Given that the actual cost of an input is $150 and the planned cost was $80, what is the resulting price variance?

Multiple choice question for Direct Cost Variances and Management Control. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

Explanation

Price variance is calculated as the difference between the actual price and the budgeted price. Here, $150 (actual) minus $80 (budgeted) equals a variance of $70.

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Given that the actual cost of an input is $150 and the planned cost was $80, what is the resulting price variance?

Explanation

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