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question 27

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A company developed the following per-unit standards for its product: 5 kilograms of direct materials at $3 per kilogram.Last month, 1,000 kilograms of direct materials were purchased for $2,900.Also last month, 700 kilograms of direct materials were used to produce 135 units.
-What was the direct materials quantity variance for last month?

• A)$75 unfavourable
• B)$75 favourable
• C)$900 unfavourable
• D)$900 favourable

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Definitions:

Catering Supplies

Items and materials used in the provision of catering services, including food, utensils, and decorations.

Spending Variance

Difference between the planned budget and the actual expenditure, indicating over- or under-spending.

Measures of Activity

Metrics and indicators used to evaluate the level of activity, productivity, or performance in various aspects of an organization's operations.

Cost Formula

This is an equation used to predict the total cost associated with a certain level of activity or production volume.