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/Hours | Standard Price/Rate | Standard Cost per Bag | |
| Direct Material | 25 pounds | ₱ 0.75 | ₱18.75 |
| Direct Labor | 0.25 hours | ₱69.00 | ₱17.30 |
| Variable overhead | 0.25 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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