Question

Standard Product Cost, Direct Materials Variance Condiments Company uses standards to control its materials costs. Assume that a batch of ketchup (2,300 pounds) has the following standards: Standard Quantity Standard Price Whole tomatoes 3,800 lbs. $0.46 per lb. Vinegar 210 gal. 2.80 per gal. Corn syrup 18 gal. 10.20 per gal. Salt 84 lbs. 2.60 per lb. The actual materials in a batch may vary from the standard due to tomato characteristics. Assume that the actual quantities of materials for batch 08-99 were as follows: 4,000 lbs. of tomatoes 202 gal. of vinegar 19 gal. of corn syrup 83 lbs. of salt a. Determine the standard unit materials cost per pound for a standard batch. If required, round amounts to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

Standard unit materials cost per pound=$1.11 per pound

Step-by-step explanation:

The standard material cost for a standard batch = Total material cost / standard qty (in pounds)

Total material cost = (3,800× $0.46) + (210× 2.80) (84×2.60)=$2554.4

Total standard quantity = 2,300 pounds

Standard unit materials cost per pound =$2554.4/ 2,300 pounds=$1.11 per pounds

standard unit materials cost per pound=$1.11 per pound