The Cost Accountant of AQ Limited has provided the following information for investigation of variances: Material Cost Variance 4,220 (F) Material…

CA Intermediate · Cost and Management Accounting · PYQS · September 2025
The Cost Accountant of AQ Limited has provided the following information for investigation of variances: Material Cost Variance 4,220 (F) Material Usage Variance 18,540 (A) Material Yield Variance 8,390 (F) The Management Accountant is not able to comment on the reason of variances as information is not sufficient and seeks your help to find out the correct amount of Material Price Variance and Material Mix Variance. What is the correct amount of Material Price Variance (MPV) and Material Mix Variance (MMV)?
(A) MPV - 24,880 (A) and MMV - 27,440 (F)
(B) MPV - 14,320 (A) and MMV - 10,150 (F)
(C) MPV - 14,320 (F) and MMV - 10,150 (A)
(D) MPV - 22,760 (F) and MMV - 26,930 (A)

Suggested Answer and Working Notes:

Correct Answer: Option (D)

MPV - 22,760 (F) and MMV - 26,930 (A)

Topics: Standard Costing, Material Cost

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