Variable Overhead Efficiency Variances Are Unfavorable When Actual Cost Driver

question 84

Multiple Choice

Variable overhead efficiency variances are unfavorable when actual cost driver activity exceeds the ________.

• A)activity allowed for the actual output
• B)activity allowed for the expected output
• C)activity allowed for the planned output
• D)activity allowed for last period's output

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