April 7, 2022 
The cost of avocados is rising. For example, the price of a 20-pound box of avocados from the state of Avocado prices from Michoacán state in Mexico has jumped to $38 from $21, which is an 81% increase. The current price of avocados is the highest price on record in data that goes back to 1998.
Wholly Guacamole, a brand owned by MegaMex Foods, is made largely from avocados. Wholly Guacamole’s Classic Guacamole is made from more than 98% avocados.
See the following tutorial video on variance analysis and then answer the questions following the video. (You can also access the video at this link.)
Discussion Questions
- What would be the impact, if any, on the direct material price variance for Wholly Guacamole’s Classic Guacamole from the increase in the cost of avocados?
- What would be the impact, if any, on the direct material quantity variance for Wholly Guacamole’s Classic Guacamole from the increase in the cost of avocados?
- What would be the impact, if any, on the direct labor rate variance for Wholly Guacamole’s Classic Guacamole from the increase in the cost of avocados?
- What would be the impact, if any, on the direct labor efficiency variance for Wholly Guacamole’s Classic Guacamole from the increase in the cost of avocados?
- How might the managers of Wholly Guacamole deal with the increase in the cost of avocados?
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