Sales Tax Rates Are

question 16

Multiple Choice

Sales tax rates are:

• A)The same in all states
• B)Different in many states
• C)Exempt from all businesses
• D)Not used by retailers, only wholesalers
• E)None of these

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual hourly labor rate and the standard rate, multiplied by the number of hours worked during the period.

Overhead Rate Variance

Overhead Rate Variance is the difference between the actual overhead costs incurred and the overhead costs allocated based on a predetermined rate.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours taken to produce an item and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard variable overhead rate.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in manufacturing that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities or materials used in production.