In a Three-Variance Method of Factory Overhead Analysis, the Variance

question 28

Multiple Choice

In a three-variance method of factory overhead analysis, the variance that indicates that the volume of production was more or less than budgeted is the:

• A)Budget variance.
• B)Capacity variance.
• C)Spending variance.
• D)Efficiency variance.

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