If material price variance is ₹400 (A) and material cost variance is ₹600 (F), the material usage variance is:

CS Executive · Cost and Management Accounting · PYQS · December 2014
If material price variance is ₹400 (A) and material cost variance is ₹600 (F), the material usage variance is:
(A) ₹1,000 (F)
(B) ₹200 (A)
(C) ₹200 (F)
(D) ₹1,000 (A).

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Correct answer: (A) ₹1,000 (F). Usage variance = total cost variance − price variance = 600F − 400A = 1,000F.

Topics: Standard Costing

Open in Interactive Practice Hub · Full Practice Hub · Chapter Weightage · More in this subject

Related Questions in this Topic