Scarlett Company Has a Direct Materials Standard of 3 Gallons

question 28

Multiple Choice

Scarlett Company has a direct materials standard of 3 gallons of input at a cost of $5 per gallon.During July,Scarlett Company purchased and used 7,500 gallons.The direct materials quantity variance was $750 unfavorable and the direct materials price variance was $3,000 favorable.What price per gallon was paid for the purchases?

• A)$5.00
• B)$5.40
• C)$4.60
• D)$2.50

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