An unfavorable flexibleminus−budget variance for variable costs may be the result of a. paying lower prices for inputs than were budgeted b. selling less quantity compared to the budgeted c. selling output at a higher selling price than budgeted d. using more input quantities than were budgeted

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation