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21 September, 00:58

Garfield Company produces a commercial cleaning compound called Super Scrub. The direct materials and direct labor standards for one unit of Super Scrub are given below: Standard Quantity or Hours Standard Price or Rate Direct Materials 2.5 pounds $8.25 per pound Direct Labor 15 mins, or. 25 hours $14.00 per hour During the most recent month, Garfield recorded the following activity: a) The company purchased 1,440 pounds of material at a cost of $8.35 per pound. b) All of the material purchased was used to make 600 units of Super Scrub. c) A total of 170 hours of actual direct labor time was recorded at an average rate of $13.50 per hour. (26) The materials cost variance was:

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  1. 21 September, 01:33
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    Direct material price variance = $144 unfavorable

    Explanation:

    Giving the following information:

    Standard Direct Materials 2.5 pounds $8.25 per pound.

    During the most recent month, Garfield recorded the following activity: a) The company purchased 1,440 pounds of material at a cost of $8.35 per pound. b) All of the material purchased was used to make 600 units of Super Scrub.

    Direct material price variance = (standard price - actual price) * actual quantity

    Direct material price variance = (8.25 - 8.35) * 1,440 = $144 unfavorable
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