The C.M.Landscaping Co.uses chicken manure to fortify the soil around trees bearing rare fruit.The price standard used is $3.50 per 10 pound sack of chicken manure.During the current year,the actual purchase price averaged $3.65 per sack,according to the company's purchasing agent.The company purchased and used 1,560 sacks of chicken manure during the year.Compute the direct materials price variance.Be sure to indicate whether it is favorable or unfavorable.

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