An Unfavorable Sales Volume Variance in Operating Income Suggests A(n)________

question 195

Multiple Choice

An unfavorable sales volume variance in operating income suggests a(n) ________.

• A) increase in number of actual units sold when compared to the expected number of units sold
• B) decrease in number of actual units sold when compared to the expected number of units sold
• C) increase in variable cost per unit
• D) decrease in fixed costs

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Definitions:

Sum-Of-The-Years-Digits

Sum-Of-The-Years-Digits is an accelerated depreciation method where an asset's depreciation expense is higher in the earlier years of its useful life and decreases over time.

Resale Value

The estimated market value of an asset at the end of its useful life or the price at which it can be sold again.

Office Furniture

Items and fixtures used in an office environment for working and organisational purposes, such as desks, chairs, and filing cabinets.

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation technique that allocates an equal portion of an asset's cost to each year of its useful life.