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question 23

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James Inc.'s flexible budget for June,based upon actual output,called for the use of 10,500 pounds of materials at a standard cost of $7.40 per pound.The Production Department actually used 10,700 pounds of materials costing $7.10 per pound during June.
-The materials quantity variance for James's June operations is:

• A)$3,150 favorable.
• B)$3,210 unfavorable.
• C)$1,480 unfavorable.
• D)$3,210 favorable.

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