Genesis Company Genesis Company Uses a Standard Cost System for Its

question 35

Multiple Choice

Genesis Company Genesis Company uses a standard cost system for its production process and applies overhead based on direct labor hours. The following information is available for September when Genesis produced 5,000 units:
Refer to Genesis Company. Using the four-variance approach, what is the variable overhead spending variance?

• A) $2,525U
• B) $4,075 F
• C) $4,075 U
• D) $4,325 U

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