Mathematics · Standard Costing and Variance Analysis
In a standard costing system, a negative Fixed Overhead Volume Variance is most accurately caused by which of the following operational outcomes?
- 1The actual hourly wage rate paid to the labor force exceeded the standard labor rate.
- 2The actual time taken by the labor force to produce one unit of output was higher than the standard time allowed.
- 3The actual quantity of units produced during the period was lower than the budgeted quantity.✓
- 4The actual total expenditure incurred for fixed overhead items was higher than the amount budgeted.
Correct answer
The actual quantity of units produced during the period was lower than the budgeted quantity.
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