To create a meaningful performance report, actual costs and expected costs should be compared a. at the actual level of activity. b. weekly. c. at the budgeted level of activity. d. at the average level of activity. e. hourly.

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To create a meaningful performance report, actual costs and expected costs should be compared

a. at the actual level of activity.

b. weekly.

c. at the budgeted level of activity.

d. at the average level of activity.

e. hourly.

 

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