The Following Materials Standards Have Been Established for a Particular

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Essay

The following materials standards have been established for a particular product:
The following data pertain to operations concerning the product for the last month:
The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased.
Required:
a. What is the materials price variance for the month?
b. What is the materials quantity variance for the month?

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