Everett, Inc

question 49

Multiple Choice

Everett, Inc. budgeted $1,488,000 for total overhead. The standard variable overhead rate was $2 per direct labour hour, or $6 per unit, based on an anticipated activity level of 600,000 direct labour hours. During the year 220,000 units were produced. Fixed overhead costs incurred were $300,000. The variable overhead budget variance was $19,800 unfavourable, and the actual variable overhead rate was $2.10 per direct labour hour.
The fixed overhead budget variance was:

• A) $-0-
• B) $12,000 U
• C) $240,000 F
• D) $69,600 F

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