Sitka Industries uses a cost system that carries direct materials inventory at a standard cost. The controller has established these standards for one ladder (unit):

Sitka Industries made 3,000 ladders in July and used 8,800 pounds of material to make these units. Smith Industries bought 15,500 pounds of material in the current period. There was a $250 unfavorable direct materials price variance.

A. How much in total did Sitka pay for the 15,500 pounds?

B. What is the direct materials quantity variance?

C. What is the total direct material cost variance?

D. What if 9,500 pounds were used to make these ladders, what would be the direct materials quantity variance?

E. If there was a $340 favorable direct materials price variance, how much did Sitka pay for the 15,500 pounds of material?

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Direct materials Direct labor Total cost Standard Quantity 3 pounds 2.00 hours X Standard Price $4.50 per pound $12.00 per hour = Standard Cost $13.50 $24.00 $37.50