Milar Corporation Makes a Product with the Following Standard Costs

question 261

Multiple Choice

Milar Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs: In January the company produced 2,000 units using 16,060 pounds of the direct material and 210 direct labor-hours. During the month, the company purchased 16,900 pounds of the direct material at a cost of $65,910. The actual direct labor cost was $4,473 and the actual variable overhead cost was $756.The company applies variable overhead on the basis of direct labor-hours. The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased.The materials quantity variance for January is:

• A) $2,640 Unfavorable
• B) $2,574 Favorable
• C) $2,640 Favorable
• D) $2,574 Unfavorable

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Definitions:

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating its short-term financial health and efficiency.

Floor Inventory

The minimum amount of goods that a retailer keeps on the shop floor to ensure an adequate supply for normal sales volumes.

Accounts Receivable

Outstanding payments owed to a company by patrons for items or assistance already provided but not yet remunerated.

Debt To Suppliers

Liabilities owed to suppliers from transactions where goods or services were purchased on credit.