If a Certain Automotive Part Can Be Purchased in Mexico

question 146

Multiple Choice

If a certain automotive part can be purchased in Mexico for 32 pesos or in the United States for $5.25, and if the nominal exchange rate is 8 pesos per U.S. dollar, then the automotive part:

• A)is more expensive in Mexico.
• B)is more expensive in the United States.
• C)is less expensive in the United States.
• D)costs the same in Mexico and the United States.

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Definitions:

Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used to produce a product and the standard or expected cost.

Direct Material Variances

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the standard cost, indicating efficiency in using materials.

Favorable Variances

Variances that occur when actual costs are less than standard or budgeted costs, or actual revenues exceed expectations, benefiting the company's financial performance.

Unfavorable Variances

Situations where actual costs are higher than planned or budgeted costs, or actual revenue is lower than expected.