Which Variance Is the Difference Between the Actual Cost of the Input

question 154

Multiple Choice

Which variance is the difference between the actual cost of the input and its planned cost?

• A) the price variance
• B) the usage variance
• C) the efficiency variance
• D) the total budget variance

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Definitions:

Raw Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected amount of raw materials required for production and the actual amount used.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials purchased and the standard cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials acquired.

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Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the standard cost, multiplied by the actual quantity of materials used.