The Following Data for the Popular Company Pertain to the Produc?tion

question 76

Multiple Choice

The following data for the Popular Company pertain to the produc?tion of 2,000 clay pigeons during July: Standard variable-overhead cost was $6.00 per pound of clay.
Total actual variable-overhead cost was $18,200.
Standard variable-overhead cost allowed for units produced was $20,000.
Variable overhead-efficiency variance was $740 unfavorable.
_____ is standard direct-material amount per clay pigeon.

• A)1.67 pound
• B)3.50 pounds
• C)6.00 pounds
• D)10.00 pounds

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