Principles of Cost Accounting
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ISBN: 9781305692862
Author: Edward J. Vanderbeck; Maria R. Mitchell
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 8, Problem 11P
Analyses of materials and labor variances
On May 1, Athens Inc. began the manufacture of a new mechanical device known as Snap. The company installed a
The following data came from Athens’ records for May:
The amount shown above for the materials price variance is applicable to raw materials purchased during May.
Required:
Compute each of the following items for Athens for May. Show computations in good form.
- 1. Standard quantity of raw materials allowed (in pounds) for actual production.
- 2. Actual quantity of raw materials used (in pounds). (Hint: Be sure to consider the materials quantity variance.)
- 3. Standard direct labor hours allowed.
- 4. Actual direct labor hours worked. (Hint: Be sure to consider the direct labor efficiency variance.)
- 5. Actual direct labor rate. (Hint: Be sure to consider the direct labor rate variance.)
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