Reference no: EM132055620

Questions -

Q1. Matthew Corporation manufactures paper shredding equipment. Each paper shredder has a standard materials cost of 20 pounds at $7.50 per pound or $150.00 in total. 40,000 pounds of materials were purchased for $320,000 during the period and 39,000 pounds were used in the production of 2,000 good units. What is the direct materials price variance?

Q2. Matthew Corporation manufactures paper shredding equipment. Each paper shredder has a standard materials cost of 20 pounds at $7.50 per pound or $150.00 in total. 40,000 pounds of materials were purchased for $320,000 during the period and 39,000 pounds were used in the production of 2,000 good units. What is the direct materials usage variance?

Q3. Matthew Corporation manufactures paper shredding equipment and uses a process costing system. 2,000 units were in process at the beginning of the period, 60% complete. 20,000 units were started into production during the period; 1,000 were in process at the end of the period, 60% complete. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs?

Note - Use "U" or "F" to indicate whether the variance is unfavorable or favorable.