Fletcher Company Collected the Following Data Regarding Production of One

question 115

Multiple Choice

Fletcher Company collected the following data regarding production of one of its products. Compute the standard quantity allowed for the actual output. $$\begin{array} { l rl} \text { Direct materlals stardard (6lbs. @ \$2/16.) } & \$ 12 & \text { per finished unit } \\\text { Actual direct materials used } & 243,000 & \text { lbs. } \\\text { Actual finished units produced } & 40,000 & \text { units }\\\text { Actual cost of direct materials used}&\$483,570\\\end{array}$$

• A) 243,000 pounds.
• B) 240,000 pounds.
• C) 40,000 pounds.
• D) 480,000 pounds.
• E) 80,000 pounds.

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