Cohlsen Corporation Has a Favorable Materials Quantity Variance

question 1

Multiple Choice

Cohlsen Corporation has a favorable materials quantity variance. Which department would likely be asked to explain the cause of this variance?

• A) Engineering.
• B) Purchasing.
• C) Production.
• D) Marketing.
• E) None, because the variance is favorable.

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