Asked by Kevin Nguyen on Jul 16, 2024

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The materials price variance for February is:

A) $3,136 F
B) $3,260 F
C) $3,136 U
D) $3,260 U

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost of materials that were expected to be used.

February

The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, known for having 28 days in common years and 29 days in leap years.

  • Achieve proficiency in computing and evaluating variances in the cost of materials.
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Marissa Parus

Jul 17, 2024

Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Materials price variance = AQ × (AP ? SP)
= 32,600 ounces × ($2.90 per ounce ? $3.00 per ounce)
= 32,600 ounces × (?$0.10 per ounce)
= $3,260 F