The Total Overhead Cost Variance Is Equal to the Difference

question 16

Multiple Choice

The total overhead cost variance is equal to the difference between

• A)fixed overhead costs and variable overhead costs.
• B)estimated overhead rate and applied overhead rate.
• C)actual overhead costs and variable overhead costs.
• D)actual overhead costs and standard overhead costs.

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