Match the Variance with Its Correct Calculation

question 192

Multiple Choice

Match the variance with its correct calculation.
-Total Materials Variance

• A)Actual Quantity × Actual Price
• B)(Actual Hours × Actual Rate) − (Standard Hours × Standard Rate)
• C)(Actual Quantity × Actual Price) − (Standard Quantity × Standard Price)
• D)(Actual Hours − Standard Hours) × Standard Rate
• E)(Actual Price − Standard Price) × Actual Quantity
• F)Standard Quantity × Standard Price
• G)(Actual Rate − Standard Rate) × Actual Hours
• H)(Actual Quantity − Standard Quantity) × Standard Price

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Definitions:

Period Cost

Expenses that are incurred to support business operations during a particular period, but are not directly tied to the production of goods or services.

Direct Cost

Expenses that can be directly traced to the production of specific goods or services, like raw materials or labor.

Indirect Cost

Expenses not directly tied to a specific product or service but necessary for the operation of a business, such as utilities and rent.

Current Assets

Current assets are all assets a company expects to convert into cash or use up within one fiscal year or operating cycle.