A Favorable Price Variance for Direct Materials Indicates That

question 56

Multiple Choice

A favorable price variance for direct materials indicates that:

• A)a lower price than planned was paid for materials
• B)a higher price than planned was paid for materials
• C)less material was used during production than planned for actual output
• D)more material was used during production than planned for actual output

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Definitions:

Milgram's Study

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