Determine the material price-mix and yield variances


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Hennessey Company produces 12-ounce cans of mixed pecans and cashews. Standard and actual information follows.

Standard Quantities and Costs (12-oz. can)

Pecans: 6 ounces at $6.00 per pound .........................$2.25

Cashews: 6 ounces at $8.00 per pound ....................... 3.00

Actual Quantities and Costs for Production of 36,000 Cans

Pecans: 15,554 pounds at $5.80 per pound

Cashews: 12,726 pounds at $8.50 per pound

Determine the material price, mix, and yield variances.

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