Question Wilson's Winter Woolens manufactures jackets and other wool clothing.  A certain designed ski parka requires the following:   Direct materials standard   2 sq yds at $13.50 per yard   Direct labor standard   1.5 hours at $20.00 per hour During April, the company made 1,500 parkas and used 3,150 square yards of fabric.  They purchased 3,500 sq. yards of fabric for $46,550 in April.  Direct labor totaled 2,100 hours for $45,150. Calculate the direct material price and efficiency variances. 1)  What is the Direct material price variance is (fill in the amount and Unfavorable or Favorable)?         2)  What is the Direct material efficiency variance is (fill in the amount and Unfavorable or Favorable)?

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Wilson's Winter Woolens manufactures jackets and other wool clothing.  A certain designed ski parka requires the following:

  Direct materials standard   2 sq yds at $13.50 per yard
  Direct labor standard   1.5 hours at $20.00 per hour

During April, the company made 1,500 parkas and used 3,150 square yards of fabric.  They purchased 3,500 sq. yards of fabric for $46,550 in April.  Direct labor totaled 2,100 hours for $45,150.

Calculate the direct material price and efficiency variances.

1)  What is the Direct material price variance is (fill in the amount and Unfavorable or Favorable)?

 
 
 

 

2)  What is the Direct material efficiency variance is (fill in the amount and Unfavorable or Favorable)?

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