The Following Data Relate to Direct Materials Costs for February

question 9

Multiple Choice

The following data relate to direct materials costs for February:
Materials cost per yard: standard, $2.00; actual, $2.10
Standard yards per unit: standard, 4.5 yards; actual, 4.75 yards
Units of production: 9,500
Calculate the direct materials quantity variance.

• A) $4,512.50 unfavorable
• B) $4,512.50 favorable
• C) $4,750.00 unfavorable
• D) $4,750.00 favorable

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