The Standards for Product V28 Call for 7

question 101

Essay

The standards for product V28 call for 7.5 pounds of a raw material that costs $18.10 per pound. Last month, 1,400 pounds of the raw material were purchased for $24,990. The actual output of the month was 160 units of product V28. A total of 1,300 pounds of the raw material were used to produce this output.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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Definitions:

Marginal Benefit

The additional satisfaction or value a consumer receives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Pollution

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment, causing adverse change and harm to habitats and organisms.

Sources

Refers to the origins or places from which something is obtained, often used in the context of gathering information or materials.

Emissions Tax

A tax imposed on the emission of pollutants, aimed at reducing environmental harm by incentivizing companies to lower their pollution levels.