When computing the direct-material price variance, it is not important to distinguish between the quantity purchased and the quantity used.

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When computing the direct-material price variance, it is important to distinguish between the quantity purchased and the quantity used because the price variance is calculated based on the amount purchased, not the amount used, to isolate the variance caused by purchasing decisions from usage efficiency.

When Computing the Direct-Material Price Variance, It Is Not Important