Sorry to say that but the truth is You are confusing yourself.
You can't simply answer that. The answer would be DEPENDS ON THE FIGURE.
Direct material Variance has two elements. Price and Usage.
The formula for Direct Material Price Variance is = Direct Material Purchased/used (take higher one)* [Std price/lb - Actual price/lb)
In the above formula, Price is the main factor which can give you favourable or adverse.
Formula for Direct Material Usage Variance is = Std price/lb * [Std Quantity - Actual Quantity Used]
Here the formula varies with the changes in Quantity.
Now, how to answer your question?
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