Budget fixed overhead Rs 12,000, actual spend Rs 12,500. Spending variance in Rs?
A500 favourable
B1,700 adverse
C500 adverse
D12,500 adverse
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 500 adverse
Spending is the gap between actual and budgeted outlay, Rs 500, and exceeding budget is adverse.
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