The lower plant leasing, lower administrative costs, lower depreciation on equipment and plant are all the factors of _____________?

Correct answer: C. favorable spending variance

  • A. favorable price variance
  • B. unfavorable price variance
  • C. favorable spending variance
  • D. unfavorable spending variance

Explanation

When actual fixed overhead items such as leasing, administration and depreciation are below budget, the business spends less than planned and records a favorable spending variance. This is not a price variance because the items are fixed overhead costs.

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