H.J. Heinz Company uses standards to control its materials costs. Assume that a batch of...

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  1. H.J. Heinz Company uses standards to control its materials costs. Assume that a batch of ketchup (6,000 pounds) has the following standards:

    Standard Quantity Standard Price
    Whole tomatoes 7,500 lbs. $0.40 per lb.
    Vinegar 600 gal. 1.75 per gal.
    Corn syrup 50 gal. 8.00 per gal.
    Salt 500 lbs. 0.70 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 H3001 were as follows:

    7,850 lbs. of tomatoes

    575 gal. of vinegar

    63 gal. of corn syrup

    480 lbs. of salt

    a. Determine the standard unit materials cost per pound for a standard batch. Round your answer to the nearest cent. $fill in the blank 1 per lb.

    b. Determine the total direct materials quantity variance for batch H3001. Round your answer to the nearest cent. Enter a favorable variance as a negative amount, and an unfavorable variance as a positive amount. $fill in the blank 2

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