When Would a Variance Be Labeled as Unfavorable

question 67

Multiple Choice

When would a variance be labeled as unfavorable?

• A) When standard costs are more than actual costs
• B) When expected sales are more than actual sales
• C) When actual sales are equal to expected sales
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

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