Which Department Listed Below Would Most Likely Be Responsible for a "Direct

question 200

Multiple Choice

Which department listed below would most likely be responsible for a "direct material price variance"?

• A) Production department
• B) Marketing department
• C) Purchasing department
• D) Personnel department

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