.The direct materials quantity variance is

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16.P&G company produces large size bags for the use of tourists. Company uses standard costing system to control costs. The standards for materials and labor costs to manufacture 1 bag are as follows:

17.The direct materials quantity variance is

Direct materials: 7.2 Ibs. @ $5 per Ib.
Direct labor: 0.4 hours @ $20 per hour
During the last month, P&G produced 2,500 large bags. 20,000 lbs. of direct materials were
purchased @ $4.8 per Ib. There was no direct materials inventory at the beginning and at the end of
the month. 900 direct labor hours were recorded @ $24 per hour. Compute for the direct materials
price variance.
Transcribed Image Text:Direct materials: 7.2 Ibs. @ $5 per Ib. Direct labor: 0.4 hours @ $20 per hour During the last month, P&G produced 2,500 large bags. 20,000 lbs. of direct materials were purchased @ $4.8 per Ib. There was no direct materials inventory at the beginning and at the end of the month. 900 direct labor hours were recorded @ $24 per hour. Compute for the direct materials price variance.
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