The Following Data for the Pull Company Pertain to the Production

question 13

Multiple Choice

The following data for the Pull Company pertain to the production of 2,000 clay pigeons during October: Standard variable overhead cost was $6.00 per pound of clay. Total actual variable overhead cost was $18,200.
Standard variable overhead cost allowed for units produced was $20,000. Variable overhead efficiency variance was $740 unfavorable.
Is standard direct material amount per clay pigeon.

• A) 10.00 pounds
• B) 3.50 pounds
• C) 6.00 pounds
• D) 1.67 pound

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