The Purchasing Agent of the Poplin Inc

question 78

Multiple Choice

The purchasing agent of the Poplin Inc. ordered materials of lower quality in an effort to economize on price. What variance will most likely result?

• A) Favorable materials quantity variance
• B) Favorable total materials variance
• C) Unfavorable materials price variance
• D) Unfavorable labor quantity variance

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