Question

Brooks Company uses a standard costing system. The following information pertains to direct materials for the month of June:

Standard price per lb.
$15.00

Actual purchase price per lb.
$14.50

Quantity purchased
3,150 lbs.

Quantity used
2,980 lbs.

Standard quantity allowed for actual output
3,000 lbs.

Actual output
1,000 units

Brooks Company reports its material price variances at the time of purchase.

What is the journal entry to record material purchases?

Materials 47,250
Materials Price Variance 1,575
Accounts Payable 45,675


Materials 47,165
Materials Price Variance 1,490
Accounts Payable 45,675

Materials 47,175
Materials Price Variance 1,500
Accounts Payable 45,675

Materials 44,100
Materials Price Variance 1,575
Accounts Payable 45,675

Answer 1

Option (A) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Material Price Variance:

= (Standard Price - Actual Price) × Quantity purchased

= ($15 - $14.50) × 3,150

= $1,575 (Favorable)

Therefore, the journal entry for the material purchases is as follows:

Materials (3150 × $15) A/c Dr. $47,250

To Material Price Variance $1,575

To Accounts Payable (3150 × $14.50) $45,675