Answer
b.
MPV - Production manager
MQV - Purchasing manager
Explanation:
The higher price was paid due to a mistake in production scheduling. Hence, the production manager is responsible for the prices and MPV.
As cheaper goods were purchased, which resulted in the usage of more material, the purchase manager is responsible for quantity and MQV.
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