Which of the Following Combinations of Direct-Material Variances Might Prompt

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations of direct-material variances might prompt management to undertake a detailed variance investigation?

• A) Price, unfavorable; quantity, unfavorable.
• B) Price, unfavorable; quantity, favorable.
• C) Price, favorable; quantity, unfavorable.
• D) Price favorable; quantity, favorable.
• E) All of the answers are correct.

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