Dillon Has a Standard of 1

question 92

Multiple Choice

Dillon has a standard of 1.5 pounds of materials per unit at $6 per pound. In producing 2000 units Dillon used 3100 pounds of materials at a total cost of $18135. Dillon's materials price variance is

• A) $135 U.
• B) $465 F.
• C) $600 F.
• D) $1050 F.

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.

B. F. Skinner

A pioneering psychologist and behaviorist known for his work on operant conditioning and behavior modification.

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A problem-solving method that involves trying multiple solutions and eliminating those that do not work to find one that does.

Mental Set

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