At the beginning of the year, Craig Company had the following standard cost sheet for one of
Question:
At the beginning of the year, Craig Company had the following standard cost sheet for one of its plastic products:
Direct materials (5 lbs. @ $4.00).......................$20.00
Direct labor (2 hrs. @ $15.00) ...........................30.00
Standard prime cost per unit............................$50.00
The actual results for the year are as follows:
a. Units produced: 400,000.
b. Materials purchased: 2,060,000 pounds @ $3.95.
c. Materials used: 2,100,000 pounds.
d. Direct labor: 825,000 hours @ $14.85.
Required:
1. Compute price and usage variances for materials.
2. Compute the labor rate and labor efficiency variances, using both the formula and columnar approaches.
Step by Step Answer:
Managerial Accounting The Cornerstone of Business Decision Making
ISBN: 978-1337115773
7th edition
Authors: Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger