Bukowitz Inc

question 49

Multiple Choice

Bukowitz Inc. has a favorable direct labor rate variance. Which of the following would be the most likely reason for this variance?

• A) The company used lower-paid workers in the production process more than they had expected.
• B) Employees took a shorter amount of time to produce the product than expected.
• C) The company used a standard direct labor rate that was too low.
• D) Employees used less direct materials in the production process than expected.

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