The per-unit standards for direct materials are 2 pounds at $4 per pound. Last month, 11,200 pounds of direct materials that actually cost $42,400 were used to produce 6,000 units of product. The direct materials quantity variance for last month was:. A) $3,200 favorable.
B) $2,400 favorable.
C) $3,200 unfavorable.
D) $5,600 unfavorable.

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.