
Cornerstones of Cost Accounting 1st Edition by Don Hansen,Maryanne Mowen
Edition 1ISBN: 978-0538736787
Cornerstones of Cost Accounting 1st Edition by Don Hansen,Maryanne Mowen
Edition 1ISBN: 978-0538736787 Exercise 46
Direct Materials Usage Variance, Direct Materials Mix and Yield Variances
Vet-Pro, Inc., produces a veterinary grade anti-anxiety mixture for pets with behavioral problems. Two chemical solutions, Aranol and Lendyl, are mixed and heated to produce a chemical that is sold to companies that produce the anti-anxiety pills. The mixture is produced in batches and has the following standards:
During March, the following actual production information was provided:
Required:
1. Compute the direct materials mix and yield variances.
2. Compute the total direct materials usage variance for Aranol and Lendyl. Show that the total direct materials usage variance is equal to the sum of the direct materials mix and yield variances.
Vet-Pro, Inc., produces a veterinary grade anti-anxiety mixture for pets with behavioral problems. Two chemical solutions, Aranol and Lendyl, are mixed and heated to produce a chemical that is sold to companies that produce the anti-anxiety pills. The mixture is produced in batches and has the following standards:
During March, the following actual production information was provided:
Required:
1. Compute the direct materials mix and yield variances.
2. Compute the total direct materials usage variance for Aranol and Lendyl. Show that the total direct materials usage variance is equal to the sum of the direct materials mix and yield variances.
Explanation
1.
Direct material mix variances:
It is...
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