A Company Developed the Following Per-Unit Standards for Its Product

question 41

Multiple Choice

A company developed the following per-unit standards for its product: 2 gallons of direct materials at $6 per gallon. Last month, 3,000 gallons of direct materials were purchased for $17,100. The direct materials price variance for last month was

• A) $17,100 favorable.
• B) $450 favorable.
• C) $900 favorable.
• D) $900 unfavorable.

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Definitions:

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities; it represents the ownership interest of the shareholders or owner in the company.

Assets

Resources owned by a company from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a company after deducting its liabilities, representing the ownership's claim on assets.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company or an individual owes to others.