Shade Company Adopted a Standard Cost System Several Years Ago

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Shade Company adopted a standard cost system several years ago.The standard costs for direct labor and direct materials for its single product are as follows: Materials (5 kilograms x $12.00 per kilogram) = $60.00/unit.Direct labor (3.5 hours x $20.00 per hour) = $70.00/unit.All materials were issued at the beginning of processing.The operating data shown below were taken from the records for December:
The actual direct materials purchase price per kilogram is:

• A)$11.80.
• B)$11.96.
• C)$12.04.
• D)$12.20.
• E)$12.50.

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Definitions:

Relative Costs

The cost of one good or service compared to another, often considered in terms of the opportunity cost of choosing one option over another.

Labor-Productivity

The measure of the amount of goods and services produced by one hour of labor.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, leading to more efficient international trade.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, leading to more efficient international trade.