The Materials Price Variance Should Be Computed

question 98

Multiple Choice

The materials price variance should be computed:

• A) when materials are purchased.
• B) when materials are used in production.
• C) based upon the amount of materials used in production when only a portion of materials purchased is actually used.
• D) based upon the difference between the actual quantity of inputs and the standard quantity allowed for output times the standard price.

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