Question

Actual sales revenue in dollars is 3.5% higher than budgeted, actual sales price is 10% lower than budgeted, actual sales volume in units is 15% higher than budgeted, actual input prices are 5% lower than budgeted, and actual input quantities per unit are 5% lower than budgeted. Characterize input price and input efficiency variances as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U):

Answer 1

Input price and input efficiency variances are:

Favorable.

Step-by-step explanation:

The input price is the cost of production. When the actual cost of production (input price) is 5% lower than budgeted, it is a favorable outcome. Similarly, when the input efficiency (that is the quantity of input) is 5% lower than budgeted, it shows a favorable outcome. Therefore, the variances of these input elements (price and efficiency) are all together favorable.