An Unfavorable Materials Quantity Variance Indicates That

question 234

Multiple Choice

An unfavorable materials quantity variance indicates that:

• A) actual usage of material exceeds the standard material allowed for output.
• B) standard material allowed for output exceeds the actual usage of material.
• C) actual material price exceeds standard price.
• D) standard material price exceeds actual price.

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Definitions:

Trial-balance

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Prepaid Insurance

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Adjusting Entry

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