Manag., December-2019 – Q94

94What is the direct materials price variance, given an actual price of Rs.4.50 per kg?
Kruger Corporation has recently implemented a standard cost system. The management has obtained the following information for variance analysis:
(a) Standard cost information:
Direct materials = Rs.5 per kg.
Quantity allowed per unit = 100 kg per unit
Direct labour rate = Rs.20 per hour
Hours allowed per unit = 2 hours per unit
Fixed overhead budget = Rs.12,000 per month
Normal level of production = 1,200 units
Fixed overhead application rate = Rs.10 per unit
Variable overhead applicable rate = Rs.2 per unit
Total overhead applicable rate = Rs.12 per unit
(b) Actual cost information:
Cost of material purchased and consumed = Rs.4,68,000
Quantity of material purchased and consumed = Rs.1,04,000 kg
Cost of direct labour = Rs.46,480
Hours of direct labour = 2240 hrs.
Cost of variable overhead = Rs.2,352
Cost of fixed overhead = Rs.12,850
Volume of production = 1000 units

Option : D
Explanation : Direct Material Price Variance
= Actual Quantity used (Standard Price – Actual Price)
= 104000 (5 – 4.50)
= 104000 (0.5) = 52000 (F).

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