The actual cost of direct materials is $22.75 per kilogram. The standard cost is $21.50 per kilogram. During production, 5,400 kilograms were used. The standard quantity for the output is 5,200 kilograms. How much is the direct materials price variance?

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The actual cost of direct materials is $22.75 per kilogram. The
standard cost is $21.50 per kilogram. During production, 5,400
kilograms were used. The standard quantity for the output is 5,200
kilograms.
How much is the direct materials price variance?
Transcribed Image Text:The actual cost of direct materials is $22.75 per kilogram. The standard cost is $21.50 per kilogram. During production, 5,400 kilograms were used. The standard quantity for the output is 5,200 kilograms. How much is the direct materials price variance?
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