In its first month of operations, multiplex corporation purchased 40,000 pounds of material for $3.40 per pound. the company used 38,000 pounds of the material to produce 18,000 units of its only product. multiplex uses a standard cost system and its standard quantity and price per unit are 2 pounds at $3.50 per pound. what was the material price variance for the month? a. $4,000 favorableb. none of these. c. $4,000 unfavorabled. $2,000 unfavorablee. $2,000 favorable

The correct answer is A.

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

Multiplex Corporation purchased 40,000 pounds of material for $3.40 per pound. The company used 38,000 pounds of the material to produce 18,000 units of its only product. Multiplex uses a standard cost system and its standard quantity and price per unit are 2 pounds at $3.50 per pound

To calculate the direct material price variance, we need to use the following formula:

Direct material price variance= (standard price - actual price)*actual quantity

Direct material price variance= (3.5 - 3.4)*40,000= $4,000 favorable

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