Determine materials price variance for the month


Case Scenario:

The following materials standards have been established for a particular raw material used in the company's sole product:

Standard quantity per unit of output 0.1 pound
Standard price $18.20 per pound

The following data pertain to operations for the last month:

Actual materials purchased                5,700 pounds
Actual cost of materials purchased      $100,320
Actual materials used in production      5,600 pounds
Actual output                                      55,800 units

What is the materials price variance for the month?

  • $1,820 U
  • $352 U
  • $1,760 U
  • $3,420 F

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