Better Blankets, Inc

question 73

Multiple Choice

Better Blankets, Inc. makes a SnuggieBlank using flannel material and trim binding. They have instituted a successful JIT system and thus no longer have to stock inventory prior to their production need. The Standard Cost Card for The SnuggieBlank model is shown.
STANDARD COST CARD

The company reported the following results concerning January:


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The material quantity variance for Flannel used in January is:

• A)$2,700 unfavorable.
• B)$2,700 favorable.
• C)$7,500 favorable.
• D)$7,500 unfavorable.

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