The difference between budgeted contribution margin for actual sales mix and budgeted sales mix is called __________?

Correct answer: D. sales mix variance

  • A. sales quantity variance
  • B. cost mix variance
  • C. volume mix variance
  • D. sales mix variance

Explanation

Sales mix variance measures the difference caused by using the actual sales mix instead of the budgeted mix, while holding budgeted contribution margins per unit constant. This is distinct from sales quantity variance, which concerns the total number of units sold.

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