Kyle,IncHas Collected the Following Data on One of Its Products

question 111

Multiple Choice

Kyle,Inc.has collected the following data on one of its products.The direct materials quantity variance is:
$$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Direct materials stardard (4lbs. @ \$1/lb.) } & \$ 4 \text { per firished unit } \\\text { Total direct materials cost variance-unfavorable } & \$ 13,750 \\\text { Actual direct materials used } & 150,000 \text { bs. } \\\text { Actual firushed units produced } & 30,000 \text { units }\end{array}$$

• A)$30,000 favorable.
• B)$13,750 unfavorable.
• C)$16,250 favorable.
• D)$30,000 unfavorable.
• E)$13,750 favorable.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An approach to costing that accounts for only variable production expenses, including direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead, in the calculation of product costs.

Absorption Costing

A costing approach that consolidates every expense related to manufacturing - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overheads - into the product’s price.

Variable Production Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production activity, such as materials and labor directly involved in manufacturing.

Fixed Production Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or output and must be paid regardless of the volume produced.