In Producing 700 Units of Product Last Period, Azure Company

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Essay

In producing 700 units of product last period, Azure Company used 5,000 pounds of Material K, costing $34,250. The company has established the standard of using 7.2 pounds of Material K per unit of product, at a price of $7.50 per pound. Calculate the materials price and quantity variances associated with producing the 700 units, and indicate whether they are favorable or unfavorable:

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