Which of the following is a possible cause of an unfavorable labor rate variance?

1. hiring too many workers
2. hiring higher-quality workers at a higher wage
3. making too many units
4. purchasing too much material

When is the material quantity unfavorable?

1. when the actual quantity used is greater than the standard quantity
2. when the actual quantity used is less than the standard quantity
3. when the actual price paid is greater than the standard price
4. when the actual price is less than the standard price

This variance is the difference involving spending less or using less than the standard amount.

1. favorable variance
2. unfavorable variance
3. no variance
4. variance