Question

The following materials standards have been established for a particular product: Standard quantity per unit of output 4.2 pounds Standard price $ 13.40 per pound The following data pertain to operations concerning the product for the last month: Actual materials purchased 4,300 pounds Actual cost of materials purchased $ 62,880 Actual materials used in production 4,300 pounds Actual output 700 units The direct materials quantity variance is computed based on materials used in production. What is the materials quantity variance for the month

Answer 1

Answer: $18,224 unfavourable

Explanation:

The materials quantity variance for the month will be calculated thus:

= Standard Cost per unit × ( Actual materials Used - Actual output)

= 13.4 × [( 4,300 - 700) × 4.2]

= $18,224 unfavourable

Therefore, the materials quantity variance for the month is $18,224 unfavourable