Palczewski Corporation Manufactures and Sells a Single Product

question 25

Multiple Choice

Palczewski Corporation manufactures and sells a single product. The company uses units as the measure of activity in its budgets and performance reports. During December, the company budgeted for 5,000 units, but its actual level of activity was 4,980 units. The company has provided the following data concerning the formulas to be used in its budgeting:
-The activity variance for selling and administrative expenses in December would be closest to:

• A) $14 U
• B) $14 F
• C) $1,206 F
• D) $1,206 U

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Definitions:

Supply Chain's Responsiveness

The ability of a supply chain to quickly adapt to changes in demand, supply, or environmental conditions.

Optimal Quantity

The most efficient amount of stock or product to order or hold to minimize costs and meet demand.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.

Level of Availability

The degree to which a system, service, or product is operable and accessible when required for use.