The Thompson Company Uses Standard Costing and Has Established the Following

question 61

Multiple Choice

The Thompson Company uses standard costing and has established the following direct material and direct labor standards for each unit of Lept.

Direct materials: 2 gallons at $4 per gallon
Direct labor: 0.5 hours at $8 per hour

During September, the company made 6,000 Lepts and incurred the following costs:

Direct materials purchased: 13,400 gallons at $4.10 per gallon
Direct materials used: 12,600 gallons
Direct labor used: 2,800 hours at $7.65 per hour

-The materials price variance for September was:

• A)$1,340 favorable
• B)$1,260 favorable
• C)$1,260 unfavorable
• D)$1,340 unfavorable

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Definitions:

Negative Correlation

A bond between two factors where as one escalates, the other diminishes.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where both variables move in the same direction.

Correlational Study

A research method used to examine the relationship between two or more variables without manipulating them, identifying patterns or associations.

Double-Blind Experiment

An experimental setup where both the subjects of the experiment and the persons administering the experiment are unaware of the specifics of the test scenario to prevent bias.