Performance Nutrition Produces a Protein Shake Which Contains Whey Protein

Performance Nutrition produces a protein shake which contains whey protein as one of its ingredients. The whey protein (materials) standards for each batch of protein shake produced are 11 pounds of whey protein at a standard cost of $5.00 per pound. During July, Performance Nutrition purchased and used 55,000 pounds of whey protein at a total of $198,000 to make a total of 3500 batches of protein shake. What is the materials quantity variance for whey protein in July?

A) $82,500 unfavorable
B) $82,500 favorable
C) $93,500 favorable
D) $93,500 unfavorable

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