Washington Inc

question 19

Multiple Choice

Washington Inc. has an unfavorable fixed overhead spending variance. Which of the following would be the most likely reason for this variance?

• A) More units were actually produced than predicted.
• B) Fewer units were actually produced than predicted.
• C) Actual fixed overhead was more than predicted.
• D) Actual fixed overhead was less than predicted.

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