Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)
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Author: Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 9, Problem 34P
Vet-Pro, Inc., produces a veterinary grade anti-anxiety mixture for pets with behavioral problems. Two chemical solutions, Aranol and Lendyl, are mixed and heated to produce a chemical that is sold to companies that produce the anti-anxiety pills. The mixture is produced in batches and has the following standards:
During March, the following actual production information was provided:
Required:
- 1. Compute the direct materials mix and yield variances.
- 2. Compute the total direct materials usage variance for Aranol and Lendyl. Show that the total direct materials usage variance is equal to the sum of the direct materials mix and yield variances.
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