A Favourable Material Price Variance Coupled with an Unfavourable Material

question 84

Multiple Choice

A favourable material price variance coupled with an unfavourable material usage variance would most likely result from:

• A) problems with processing machines.
• B) the purchase of low quality materials.
• C) problems with labour efficiency.
• D) changes in the product mix.

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Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Hormones

Chemical substances, released from endocrine glands, that travel through the bloodstream to targeted tissues; the tissues are later influenced by the hormones.

Gonads

Sex glands responsible for producing gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) and sex hormones.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical changes during puberty that are not directly related to reproduction but that indicate the differences between the sexes.