Georgia, inc. has collected the following data on one of its products. the direct materials quantity variance is: direct materials standard (4 lbs. @ $1/lb.) $ 4 per finished unit total direct materials cost variance—unfavorable $ 13,750 actual direct materials used 150,000 lbs. actual finished units produced 30,000 units multiple choice $16,250 favorable. $30,000 favorable. $13,750 unfavorable. $13,750 favorable. $30,000 unfavorable.

When cell phones were first entering the market, they were relatively large and reception was undependable. all cell phones were essentially the same. but as the technology developed, many competitors entered, introducing features unique to their phones. today, cell phones are only a small fraction of the size and weight of their predecessors. consumers can buy cell phones with color screens, cameras, internet access, daily planners, or voice activation (and any combination of these features). the history of the cell phone demonstrates what marketing trend?