In standard costing, if the actual material mix is changed due to a shortage of a specific material, how should the Material Mix Variance be calculated? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In standard costing, if the actual material mix is changed due to a shortage of a specific material, how should the Material Mix Variance be calculated?
A. Using the original standard mix
B. Using the actual mix
C. It cannot be calculated
D. Using the revised standard mix
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
When there is a shortage of a material and the actual mix is altered, the Material Mix Variance must be calculated using the Revised Standard Mix, not the original standard mix.

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