If the actual amount of direct materials used in production was less than the standard amount allowed for units produced,there was:
A)A favorable materials price variance.
B)A favorable total materials variance.
C)A favorable materials quantity variance.
D)An unfavorable materials quantity variance.

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Materials quantity variance measures the difference between the actual quantity of materials used and the standard quantity allowed for the units produced. If the actual quantity of materials used is less than the standard allowed quantity, it indicates that the materials were used efficiently and economically, resulting in a favorable materials quantity variance.

If the Actual Amount of Direct Materials Used in Production