Formula / Rule
Material Usage Var = (Std qty − Actual qty) × Std price; Yield Var = (Std qty for actual output − Actual qty at std mix) × Std price
Memory aid
Price first, quantity second. Yield + Mix = total Usage.
⚠ Most common mistake
Multiplying by the wrong reference (using actual price in usage variance, etc.).
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