Emerging Dock Company Manufactures Boat Docks on an Assembly Line

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Short Answer

Emerging Dock Company manufactures boat docks on an assembly line.Its standard costing system uses two cost categories,direct materials and conversion costs.Each product must pass through the Assembly Department and the Finishing Department.Direct materials are added at the beginning of the production process.Conversion costs are allocated evenly throughout production.
Data for the Assembly Department for May 2017 are:



Costs for May:


Which of the following journal entries records the standard costs of direct materials assigned to units worked on and total direct materials variances assuming that the Assembly Department used 15% less materials than expected?

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Definitions:

Product Differentiation

A strategy businesses use to distinguish their products from those of competitors, aiming to increase market share and customer loyalty.

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller charges different prices for the same product or service to different customers, based on factors such as willingness to pay, location, or purchase volume.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, where the average cost per unit decreases as scale of production increases.

Barriers to Entry

Factors that prevent or hinder companies from entering a specific market, such as high startup costs or stringent regulations.