Question - The following data for the Lewgrow Garden Supplies Company pertains to the production of 2,500 garden spades during March. The spade consists of a wooden handle and a metal forged tool that comes in contact with the ground.
Direct Materials (all materials purchased were used):
Standard cost: $1.00 per handle and $3.50 per metal tool.
Total actual cost: $11,350.
Materials flexible-budget efficiency variance was $650 unfavorable.
Direct Manufacturing Labor:
Standard cost is 5 garden spades per hour at $20.00 per hour.
Actual cost per hour was $21.00.
Labor efficiency variance was $400 favorable.
Required:
a. What is the standard direct material amount per garden spade?
b. What is the standard cost allowed for all units produced?
c. What is the total direct materials flexible-budget variance?
d. What is the direct material flexible-budget price variance?
e. What is the total actual cost of direct manufacturing labor?
f. What is the labor price variance for direct manufacturing labor?