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Nighthawk, Inc. produced 4,000 units that require eight standard pounds per unit at $3 per pound....

Nighthawk, Inc. produced 4,000 units that require eight standard pounds per unit at $3 per pound. The company actually used 35,000 pounds in production. The journal entry to record the standard direct materials used in production would include a

a.debit to Direct Materials Quantity Variance for $9,000.

b.debit to Materials for $105,000.

c.credit to Work in Process for $96,000.

d.credit to Direct Materials Quantity Variance for $9,000.

Solutions

Expert Solution

Correct Answer (A) Debit to Direct Material Quantity Variance for $9000.

Explanation

The following Journal entry will be recorded for avove transaction

Work in Progress (32000 pounds X 3)                                                      Dr           $ 96000.00

Direct Material Quantity Variance (3000 pounds X 3) Dr           $ 9000.00            

              Material (35000 pounds X 3)                                                                                                                          105000.00                 


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