(Appendix used in Part b) Variable Cost Variances
Information on Canyon Chemical's direct materials costs follows:
Quantities of chemical Y purchased and used
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28,800 gallons
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Actual cost of chemical Y used
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$640,000
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Standard price per gallon of chemical Y
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$22.50
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Standard quantity of chemical Y allowed
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26,400 gallons
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Required
a.What were Canyon Chemical's direct materials price and efficiency variances?
b.(Appendix) Prepare the journal entries to record the purchase and use of chemical Y using standard costing.