The GDP, CPI and unemployment rates are used to do what? Select one:
a. Check and determine the necessary interest rates for the banking system.
b. Check and determine if the government needs to intervene with the economy.
c. Check for and determine recessions and depressions.
d. Check the overall health of the economy.

Abbington company has a manufacturing facility in brooklyn that manufactures robotic equipment for the auto industry. for year 1, abbingtonabbington collected the following information from its main production line: actual quantity purchased-200 units, actual quantity used-110 units, units standard quantity-100 units, actual price paid-$8 per unit, standard price-$10 per unit. atlantic isolates price variances at the time of purchase. what is the materials price variance for year 1? 1. $400 favorable. 2. $400 unfavorable. 3. $220 favorable. 4. $220 unfavorable.