Which of the following conditions normally would not indicate that standard costs should be revised?
A) The Engineering Department has revised product specifications in responding to customer suggestions.
B) The company has signed a new union contract that increases the factory wages on average by $3.50 an hour.
C) Actual costs differed from standard costs for the preceding week.
D) The average price of raw materials increased from $4.68 per pound to $4.82 per pound.

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Actual costs differing from standard costs for the preceding week could indicate a need for revising standard costs. However, the other options suggest external factors or changes in the company's internal processes, which could affect the accuracy of the standard costs and would warrant a revision.

Which of the Following Conditions Normally Would Not Indicate That