The difference between actual result and corresponding amount of flexible budget, on the basis of actual level of output is classified as ____________?

Correct answer: B. flexible budget variance

  • A. sales mix variance
  • B. flexible budget variance
  • C. sales volume variance
  • D. static budget variance

Explanation

A flexible budget is adjusted to the actual output level, so the remaining difference between actual performance and that adjusted budget is the flexible budget variance. Static budget variance instead compares actual results with the original budget at planned output.

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