If a company has an unfavorable direct-material quantity variance,then:
A)the direct-material price variance is favorable.
B)the total direct-material variance is unfavorable.
C)the total direct-material variance is favorable.
D)the direct-labor efficiency variance is unfavorable.
E)any of the above variances can occur.

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An unfavorable direct-material quantity variance indicates that more material was used than expected, but it doesn't determine the outcomes of other variances, as they can be influenced by different factors.

If a Company Has an Unfavorable Direct-Material Quantity Variance,then