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

question 201

Multiple Choice

A company developed the following per-unit standards for its product: 2 gallons of direct materials at $8 per gallon. Last month 3000 gallons of direct materials were purchased for $22800. The direct materials price variance for last month was

• A) $22800 favorable.
• B) $600 favorable.
• C) $1200 favorable.
• D) $1200 unfavorable.

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Definitions:

Future Value

The future value of an asset or cash that, on a specific future date, is equal in worth to a given amount today.

Cash Flow

The total financial movement entering and exiting a business, substantially affecting its operational liquidity.

Present Value

The current value of a future amount of money or a series of future payments, discounted at a specific rate.

Future Value

The value of an asset or cash at a specific date in the future that is equivalent in value to a specified sum today.