The actual price of material is less than budgeted price, this means that _________?

Correct answer: A. price variance is favorable

  • A. price variance is favorable
  • B. price variance is unfavorable
  • C. cost variance is favorable
  • D. cost variance is unfavorable

Explanation

Paying less than the standard or budgeted material price creates a favorable price variance. Total cost variance cannot be determined from price information alone because quantity used also affects it.

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