Amber Company produces iron table and chair sets. During October, Amber’s costs were as follows: Actual purchase price $ 1.70 per pound   Actual direct labor rate $ 6.90 per hour   Standard purchase price $ 1.50 per pound   Standard quantity for sets produced 910,000 pounds   Standard direct labor hours allowed 15,000   Actual quantity purchased in October 1,055,000 pounds   Actual direct labor hours 11,000   Actual quantity used in October 940,000 pounds   Direct labor rate variance $4,950 f     Calculate the total cost of purchases for October. Compute the direct materials price variance based on the actual quantity purchased. Calculate the direct materials quantity variance based on the actual quantity used.

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Amber Company produces iron table and chair sets. During October, Amber’s costs were as follows:

Actual purchase price $ 1.70 per pound  
Actual direct labor rate $ 6.90 per hour  
Standard purchase price $ 1.50 per pound  
Standard quantity for sets produced 910,000 pounds  
Standard direct labor hours allowed 15,000  
Actual quantity purchased in October 1,055,000 pounds  
Actual direct labor hours 11,000  
Actual quantity used in October 940,000 pounds  
Direct labor rate variance $4,950 f  

 

  1. Calculate the total cost of purchases for October.
  2. Compute the direct materials price variance based on the actual quantity purchased.
  3. Calculate the direct materials quantity variance based on the actual quantity used.
  4. Compute the standard direct labor rate for October.
  5. Compute the direct labor efficiency variance for October.
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