What Do Cost Variances Measure

question 151

Multiple Choice

What do cost variances measure?

• A) the difference between the cost the company pays and the cost its competitors pay
• B) the change in costs over time
• C) how well the business keeps unit costs of material and labor inputs within standards
• D) the volume discounts companies receive when ordering direct materials in large quantities

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