Question: I am having trouble with 2A, computing the efficiency variances. I am taking 5600-(5600*1.4) x 22.50 giving me 50400 but that does not seem to
I am having trouble with 2A, computing the efficiency variances.
I am taking 5600-(5600*1.4) x 22.50 giving me 50400 but that does not seem to be correct.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Becton Labs, Incorporated, produces various chemical compounds for industrial use. One compound, called Fludex, is prepared using an elaborate distilling process. The company has developed standard costs for one unit of Fludex, as follows: During November, the following activity was recorded related to the production of Fludex: a. Materials purchased, 12,000 ounces at a cost of $225,000. b. There was no beginning inventory of materials; however, at the end of the month, 2,500 ounces of material remained in ending inventory. c. The company employs 35 lab technicians to work on the production of Fludex. During November, they each worked an average of 160 hours at an average pay rate of $22 per hour. d. Variable manufacturing overhead is assigned to Fludex on the basis of direct labor-hours. Variable manufacturing overhead costs during November totaled $18,200. e. During November, the company produced 3,750 units of Fludex. Required: 1. For direct materials: a. Compute the price and quantity variances. b. The materials were purchased from a new supplier who is anxious to enter into a long-term purchase contract. Would you recommend that the company sign the contract
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