Cultco Company Ltd has set the following direct material standards per unit of product: 2.5 kg @ $3.00 per kg; $7.50 per unit. During April, actual direct material purchased and used amounted to 8000 kg at a cost of $3.10 per kg. Actual production amounted to 3000 units. Determine the total material variance.

A) $2300 (U)
B) $11 500 (U)
C) $800 (U)
D) $750 (U)

Total Material Variance

The difference between the actual material costs incurred and the expected (standard) costs, reflecting efficiency in material usage.

Direct Material Standards

The predetermined cost and quantity of raw materials that should be used in the production of a single unit of product under normal operating conditions.

Actual Production

The real quantity of goods or services produced over a specified period, as opposed to planned or expected production levels.