The ________ Environment Consists of Factors That Affect Consumer Buying

question 24

Short Answer

The ________ environment consists of factors that affect consumer buying power and spending patterns.

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost, reflecting changes in material prices.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected amount of materials needed for production and the actual amount used.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (or budgeted) cost.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard amount expected to be used, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.