Employee Theft of Direct Materials Is Likely to Result in A(n)

question 8

Multiple Choice

Employee theft of direct materials is likely to result in a(n)

• A)unfavorable materials quantity variance.
• B)unfavorable materials price variance.
• C)favorable materials quantity variance.
• D)favorable materials price variance.

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