Question

The following data relate to direct materials for the month for the Hodge Wax Company: The standard costs for the work done was 5,900 pounds of wax at $9.50 per pound. The actual costs were 6,300 pounds at $9 per pound. What is the direct materials efficiency variance

Answer 1

Answer: $3800 U

Explanation:

The direct material efficiency variance will be calculated as follows:

Direct material efficiency variance = (Standard quantity - Actual quantity) × Standard price of material

= (5900 - 6300) × 9.50

= 400 × 9.50

= $3800 U

Therefore, the direct material efficiency variance is $3800 Unfavorable.