EXERCISE 10-15 (CONTINUED) ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION

3. Total standard cost of materials used during March (a) .... $16,800Number of backpacks produced during March (b)... 1,000Standard materials cost per backpack (a) ÷ (b) ... $16.80Standard materials cost per backpack $16.80 per backpack=Standard materials cost per yard $6.00 per yard= 2.8 yards per backpack