The Usage Variances Focus on the Difference Between

question 82

Multiple Choice

The usage variances focus on the difference between

• A) actual quantity used and standard quantity allowed for actual production.
• B) actual costs of inputs and standard costs of inputs.
• C) actual quantity used and standard quantity allowed for budgeted production.
• D) both a and b.

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