Question: The data below relate to the standards for the sole product of Marshal Corporation in August: Standard direct material price $1.40 per kg Standard quantity

The data below relate to the standards for the sole product of Marshal Corporation in August:

Standard direct material price $1.40 per kg

Standard quantity of direct material 20 kg per unit

Standard direct labour rate $17.00 per hour

Standard direct labour hour 5 hours per unit

Actual results for November are as follows:

Actual output 1,100 units

Direct material purchased 36,000kg @ $1.76 per kg

Direct material used 19,000 kg

Direct labour 5,200 hours @ $18 per hour

Required:

Calculate the following variances, indicating whether each variance is favourable or unfavourable:

(i) Direct material price variance

(ii) Direct material quantity variance

(iii) Direct labour rate variance

(iv)Direct labour efficiency variance SHOW YOUR WORKING

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