Reference: 11-08
the Following Materials Standards Have Been Established for a Particular

question 2

Multiple Choice

Reference: 11-08
The following materials standards have been established for a particular product: $$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Standard quantity per unit of output } & 1.9 & \text { grams } \\\hline \text { Standard price } & \$ 18.00 & \text { per gram } \\\hline\end{array}\\\text { The following data pertain to operations concerning the product for the last month: }\\\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Actual materials purchased } & 5,800 & \text { grams } \\\hline \text { Actual cost of materials purchased } & \$ 108,460 & \\\hline \text { Actual materials used in production } & 5,200 & \text { grams } \\\hline \text { Actual output } & 2,700 & \text { units } \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}$$
-What is the materials price variance for the month?

• A)$4,060 U.
• B)$3,640 U.
• C)$3,640 F.
• D)$4,060 F.

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

A method used in cost accounting to express partially completed goods in terms of complete units.

Units Finished

The quantity of completed products available for sale or distribution at the end of an accounting period.

Conversion Costs

Combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overhead incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Conversion Cost

The combined costs of direct labor and overhead expenses incurred to convert raw materials into finished products.