alleryStart learning →An adverse variance means the actual result led to what?
AProfit exactly as budget
BHigher than expected profit
CA cost saving only
DLower than expected profit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Lower than expected profit
A variance is adverse when the gap between budget and actual leaves profit below expectation.
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