In: Accounting
The following data relate to direct materials costs for
February:
Materials cost per yard: standard, $1.97; actual, $2.05
Yards per unit: standard, 4.64 yards; actual, 5.01 yards
Units of production: 9,500
The direct materials quantity variance is
a.$7,205.75 favorable
b.$7,205.75 unfavorable
c.$6,924.55 favorable
d.$6,924.55 unfavorable
Correct Answer:
Option :D : $ 6,924 Unfavorable
Working:
Actual DATA for |
9500 |
Units |
|
Quantity (AQ) |
Rate (AR) |
Actual Cost |
|
Direct Material (9500 units * 5.01) |
47595 |
$ 2.05 |
$ 97,570 |
Standard DATA for |
9500 |
Units |
|
Quantity (SQ) |
Rate (SR) |
Standard Cost |
|
Direct Material (9500 * 4.64) |
44080 |
$ 1.97 |
$ 86,838 |
Material Quantity Variance |
||||||
( |
Standard Quantity |
- |
Actual Quantity |
) |
x |
Standard Rate |
( |
44080 |
- |
47595 |
) |
x |
$ 1.97 |
-6924.55 |
||||||
Variance |
$ 6,924.55 |
Unfavourable-U |
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End of Answer.
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