State Cost Variance Analysis space Learn) is Progress You are on question 6 of 13 novative and shop The expected quantity of raw materials to be purchased was 15,000 pounds. Records show the actual quantity purchased was 12,000 pounds. What may have caused this variance? Check if production levels matched budget. If they did, then perhaps more efficient production processes were in place to reduce usage. If production quantities matched budget, you probably had some new employees being trained There may be problems with the production equipment Previous Next