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dec 2013 q5 matl usage operational var

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  • October 19, 2014 at 6:42 pm #204999
    Avatarkoffee
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    Hi John,

    I have attempted the qn but fail to get the ans for iv) material usage operational var. Please enlighten me. Thank you much.
    Material usage :
    Operational-actual vs revised
    Bed sheet
    m2
    Actual 248000
    Revised 240000
    = 8000 * revised cost $6 = $48000Adverse(ans:$40000A)
    Pillow cases
    m2
    Actual 95000
    Revised 99000
    = 4000 * revised cost $6 = $24000Fav(ans:$20000F)

    October 19, 2014 at 9:55 pm #205028
    AvatarJohn Moffat
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    There are two ways of calculating planning and operational variances, which give different answers!

    It depends on whether you use the revised standard cost or the original standard cost.
    There is an argument for both, and the examiner allows either way (and states this in her answer as a note).

    Your calculations are fine and would get full marks.

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