Question: Variance Performance Analysis Cryolab Inc makes and sells a lawn fertilizer called Hypergro. The company has developed standard costs for one bag of Hypergro as

Variance Performance Analysis Cryolab Inc makes and sells a lawn fertilizer called Hypergro. The company has developed standard costs for one bag of Hypergro as follows:


Standard Quantity/HoursStandard Price/RateStandard Cost per Bag
Direct Material25 pounds₱ 0.75₱18.75
Direct Labor0.25 hours₱69.00₱17.30
Variable overhead0.25 hours₱24.00₱ 6.00
Total₱42.05

The company had no beginning inventories of any kind on January 1. Variable overhead is applied to production on the basis of standard direct labor hours. During January, the following activity was recorded by the company:

  • Production of Fastgro: 23,000 bags
  • Direct materials purchased: 585,000 pounds at a cost of ₱436,250

  • Direct labor worked: 5,800 hours at a cost of ₱397,300

  • Variable overhead incurred: ₱140,650

  • Inventory of direct materials on January 31: 8,000 pounds

Compute the variances and indicate whether it is FAVORABLE (F) or UNFAVORABLE (U) in solution sheet.



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