The Standard Cost Card for One Unit of a Certain

question 250

Multiple Choice

The standard cost card for one unit of a certain finished product shows the following: If the total standard variable cost for one unit of finished product is $85,then the standard price per pound for direct materials is:

• A)$1.74
• B)$4.60
• C)$5.90
• D)$3.00

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