Ayers Company Reports the Following Standards for Direct Materials for the Year

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Essay

Ayers Company reports the following standards for direct materials for the year:
During the year,460,000 finished goods were produced.The direct materials price variance was $14,200 unfavorable.The direct materials flexible budget variance was $980 favorable.
Calculate the following items regarding direct materials for Ayers Company for the year:
a.Direct materials quantity variance
b.Standard quantity of direct materials for actual production
c.Actual pounds of Actual Quantity Direct Materials Used (AQU)for actual production

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