A Product's Standard Cost Card Specifies That a Unit of the Product

question 79

Multiple Choice

A product's standard cost card specifies that a unit of the product requires 4 direct labor-hours. During September, 3,350 units were made, which was 150 units less than budgeted. The total budgeted direct labor cost for September was $117,600. The direct labor cost incurred during September was $111,850 and 13,450 direct labor-hours were worked. The labor rate variance for the month was:

• A) $5,750 F
• B) $5,750 U
• C) $1,130 F
• D) $1,130 U

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The cost incurred in producing one additional unit of a product or service, a key concept in economics to optimize production levels.

Weekly Wage Rate

The amount of money an individual earns for one week of work, typically based on an hourly or salaried basis.

Monopolistic Producer

A company or entity that is the sole supplier of a particular product or service, giving it significant control over market price and production.

Monopolistic Distributor

A market scenario where a single distributor controls the majority of the supply of a particular product, thereby having significant influence over its distribution and pricing.