In: Accounting
Myers Corporation has the following data related to direct materials costs for November: actual costs for 4,640 pounds of material at $5.10 and standard costs for 4,460 pounds of material at $6.20 per pound.
The direct materials quantity variance is
a.$1,116 unfavorable
b.$5,104 unfavorable
c.$1,116 favorable
d.$5,104 favorable
Option a) is correct. i.e $1,116 unfavorable
Direct Material Quantity Variance = (Standard Quantity - Actual Quantity) x Standard Rate |
= ( 4460 - 4640 ) x 6.20 |
= 1,116 Unfavorable |