Answer:
Option (d) $7,200 unfavorable.
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Standard price = $78
Actual price = $80
Standard quantity = 3,700
Actual quantity = 3,600
Now,
The direct material price variance
= ( Standard price - Actual price ) × actual quantity
= ( $78 - $80 ) × 3,600
or
= - 7,200 [ negative sign depicts unfavorable ]
Hence,
Option (d) $7,200 unfavorable.