Question

Blueberry Baking Company produced 5,500 cakes that require 3 standard pounds per unit at a $3 standard price per pound. The company actually used 16,650 pounds in production. Journalize the entry to record the standard direct materials used in production.

Answer 1

Dr. Work in process $49,500

Dr. Material Quantity Variance $4,500

Cr. Raw material Inventory $49,500

Step-by-step explanation:

First we need to calculate the Material usage variance

Standard Material = 5,500 cakes x 3 pounds = 16,500 pounds

Standard cost of Standard Material = 16,500 pounds x $3 = $49,500

Actual usage at standard cost = 16,650 pounds x $3 = $49,950

Material usage Variance = $49,950 - $49,500 = $450 unfavorable

When the actual cost incurred is more than the standard cost the variance is unfavorable.