A Flexible-Budget Variance Is $600 Favorable for Unit-Related Costs

question 89

Multiple Choice

A flexible-budget variance is $600 favorable for unit-related costs. This indicates that costs were ________.

• A) $600 more than the master budget
• B) $600 less than for the planned level of activity
• C) $600 more than standard for the achieved level of activity
• D) $600 less than standard for the achieved level of activity

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