Imrie Corporation Makes a Product That Uses a Material with the Quantity

question 187

Multiple Choice

Imrie Corporation makes a product that uses a material with the quantity standard of 9.5 grams per unit of output and the price standard of $5.00 per gram. In January the company produced 2,900 units using 26,940 grams of the direct material. During the month the company purchased 28,900 grams of the direct material at $4.90 per gram. The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased. The materials quantity variance for January is:

• A)$2,989 F
• B)$3,050 F
• C)$2,989 U
• D)$3,050 U

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Definitions:

Diarthrotic Joint

A type of joint that allows for free movement in various directions, characterized by the presence of a synovial cavity, such as the knee or elbow.

Cartilaginous Joint

A joint where bones are joined together by cartilage, allowing for limited movement.

Synovial Joint

A type of movable joint characterized by a space (joint cavity) containing synovial fluid, found in the knees, elbows, and other parts of the body.

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of cartilage in long bones that is involved in bone growth and lengthening during childhood and adolescence.