A Favorable Materials Quantity Variance Would Occur If

question 45

Multiple Choice

A favorable materials quantity variance would occur if:

• A) more material is purchased than is used.
• B) actual pounds of materials used were less than the standard pounds allowed.
• C) actual labor hours used was greater than the standard labor hours allowed.
• D)actual pounds of materials used was greater than the standard pounds allowed.

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