The Alpha Company Produces Toys for National Distribution

question 147

Multiple Choice

The Alpha Company produces toys for national distribution. Standards for a particular toy are:
Materials: 12 ounces per unit at 56¢ per ounce.
Labor: 2 hours per unit at $2.75 per hour.
During the month of December, the company produced 1,000 units. Information for the month follows:
Materials: 14,000 ounces were purchased and used at a total cost of $7,140.
Labor: 2,500 hours worked at a total cost of $8,000.
-The materials quantity variance is:

• A) $1,120 U
• B) $1,820 F
• C) $1,820 U
• D) $1,120 F

Differentiate between product failure reasons and successful marketing strategies.

Grasp the concept of derived demand in the context of business products.

Learn various methods for generating new product ideas and the role of innovation.

Understand the various reasons why new products fail in the market.

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