Factor the Expression Completely

question 144

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression completely. Look first for the greatest common factor.

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The variance between the actual amount of materials utilized in manufacturing and the anticipated amount, multiplied by the established unit cost.

Raw Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost and the standard cost of raw materials used in production.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected amount of materials that should have been used, measured at the standard cost.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The deviation between the actual hours taken to produce a unit of output and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.