Most Companies Base the Calculation of the Material Price Variance

question 20

Multiple Choice

Most companies base the calculation of the material price variance on the:

• A) quantity of direct materials purchased.
• B) quantity of direct materials spoiled.
• C) quantity of direct materials that should have been used in achieving actual production.
• D) quantity of direct materials actually used.
• E) quantity of direct materials to be purchased during the next accounting period.

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