The Materials Usage Variance Is Calculated by the Equation

question 36

Multiple Choice

The materials usage variance is calculated by the equation

• A) (Standard Price * Actual Quantity) -(Standard Price * Standard Quantity).
• B) (Standard Price * Standard Quantity) - (Standard Price * Actual Quantity).
• C) (Actual Price * Actual Quantity) - (Standard Price * Actual Quantity).
• D) (Actual Price * Standard Quantity) + (Actual Quantity * Standard Price).
• E) None of these.

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