When Are the Following Direct Materials Variances Ideally Reported A) Option a
B) Option B
C) Option C
D)

question 42

Multiple Choice

When are the following direct materials variances ideally reported? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Quantiy } & \text { Price } \\\hline \text { A. } & \text { Purchase Date } & \text { Purchase Date } \\\hline \text { B. } & \text { Time of Use } & \text { Time of Use } \\\hline \text { C. } & \text { Purchase Date } & \text { Time of Use } \\\hline \text { D. } & \text { Time of Use } & \text { Purchase Date } \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) Option A
• B) Option B
• C) Option C
• D) Option D

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