Question: Condiments Company uses standards to control its materials costs. Assume that a batch of ketchup (2,300 pounds) has the following standards: Standard Quantity Standard Price

Condiments Company uses standards to control its materials costs. Assume that a batch of ketchup (2,300 pounds) has the following standards:

 Standard QuantityStandard Price
Whole tomatoes3,800lbs.$0.48per lb.
Vinegar210gal.2.90per gal.
Corn syrup18gal.10.70per gal.
Salt84lbs.2.70per lb.


The actual materials in a batch may vary from the standard due to tomato characteristics. Assume that the actual quantities of materials for batch 08-99 were as follows:

4,000 lbs. of tomatoes
202 gal. of vinegar
19 gal. of corn syrup
83 lbs. of salt


a.  Determine the standard unit materials cost per pound for a standard batch. If required, round amounts to the nearest cent.

IngredientStandard Cost
per Batch
Whole tomatoes$
Vinegar 
Corn syrup 
Salt 
Total$
Standard unit materials cost per pound$


b.  Determine the direct materials quantity variance for batch K-111 If required, round amounts to the nearest cent. Enter a favorable variance as a negative number using a minus sign and an unfavorable variance as a positive number.


Ingredient
Materials Quantity
Variance

Favorable/Unfavorable
Whole tomatoes$ 
Vinegar  
Corn syrup  
Salt  
Total direct materials quantity variance$

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