The Direct Materials Mix Variance Will Be Favorable When

question 106

Multiple Choice

The direct materials mix variance will be favorable when:

• A)the flexible-budget contribution margin is greater than the actual contribution margin
• B)the actual direct materials input mix is less expensive than the budgeted direct materials input mix
• C)the actual quantity of total inputs used is greater than the flexible budget for total inputs
• D)actual unit sales are less than budgeted unit sales

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