Direct Labor and Direct Materials Variances, Journal Entries Jameson Company produces paper towels. The company has established the following direct materials and direct labor standards for one case of paper towels: Paper pulp (3 lbs. @ $0.40) Labor (2 hrs. @ $12) Total prime cost $ 1.20 24.00 $25.20 During the first quarter of the year, Jameson produced 50,000 cases of paper towels. The company purchased and used 150,700 pounds of paper pulp at $0.38 per pound. Actual direct labor used was 101,000 hours at $12.20 per hour. Required: Instructions for parts 1 and 2: If a variance is zero, enter "0" and select "Not applicable" from the drop down box. 1. Calculate the direct materials price and usage variances. Materials Price Variance Materials Usage Variance 3,014 280 Favorable Unfavorable 2. Calculate the direct labor rate and efficiency variances. Labor Rate Variance $ 20,200 Unfavorable Labor Efficiency Variance 12,000 Unfavorable 3. Prepare the journal entries for (1) the direct materials price variance, (2) the direct materials usage variance, and (3) the direct labor variances. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank or enter "0". 1. Direct Materials Price Variance Direct Materials Price Variance Accounts Payable 3,014 2. Work in Process Direct Materials Usage Variance Materials 3. Work in Process Direct Labor Efficiency Variance Direct Labor Rate Variance Wages Payable