Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Questions

Use the information below to answer the following questions.
-Refer to the table above. The raw materials variance can best be described as:

A) an adverse variance resulting from excessive use of raw materials.
B) a favourable variance resulting from efficient use of raw materials.
C) an adverse variance resulting from a rise in the price of raw materials.
D) an adverse variance resulting from excessive use of raw materials and/or an increase in their price.