A Company Has Established 5 Pounds of Material J at $2

question 190

Multiple Choice

A company has established 5 pounds of Material J at $2 per pound as the standard for the material in its Product Z.The company has just produced 1,000 units of this product,using 5,200 pounds of Material J that cost $9,880.The direct materials quantity variance is:

• A)$400 unfavorable.
• B)$120 favorable.
• C)$400 favorable.
• D)$520 favorable.
• E)$520 unfavorable.

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Definitions:

Earplugs

Small devices inserted into the ear canal to protect the ears from loud noises, water, or to block out sound for concentration or sleep.

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Consumer's Surplus

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Earplugs

Small devices inserted into the ear canal to protect the ears from loud noises, water, foreign bodies, or excessive wind.