Biery Corporation Makes a Product with the Following Standard Costs

question 185

Multiple Choice

Biery Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs: The company produced 4,100 units in April using 5,380 liters of direct material and 2,610 direct labor-hours.During the month,the company purchased 6,000 liters of the direct material at $5.80 per liter.The actual direct labor rate was $19.80 per hour and the actual variable overhead rate was $2.90 per hour. The company applies variable overhead on the basis of direct labor-hours.The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased.
The materials quantity variance for April is:

• A)$290 F
• B)$290 U
• C)$300 F
• D)$300 U

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Definitions:

Division of Labor

The allocation of different tasks and responsibilities to individuals or groups in a society, organization, or among nations to improve efficiency.

Ideal Type

Model rarely seen in reality but that defines the principal characteristics of a social form.

Hierarchy of Authority

An organizational structure where entities are ranked according to levels of power and authority, from highest to lowest.

Triad

A group consisting of three people.