Electric Zero Produces Relay Units for Generators

question 25

Multiple Choice

Electric Zero produces relay units for generators.Each relay has a standard material cost of $67.Standards call for two relays per generator.In July, the company purchased 120 relays for $7,560.The company used 104 relays in the production of 50 generators, with 4 relays damaged in the installation process.The standard quantity of labor is 20 hours per generator, with a standard wage rate of $23.The company incurred 1,020 labor hours at a cost of $22,950.How much is the material price variance?

• A)$480 favorable
• B)$268 unfavorable
• C)$1,340 unfavorable
• D)$592 unfavorable

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied in the market at which the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to a stable market price.

Supply

The total amount of a good or service that is available for purchase at any given price level.

Demand

The extent of a good or service that patrons are inclined and have the ability to secure at different price ranges over a set period.

Substitute

A product or service that can be used in place of another, offering consumers an alternative choice.