Hogle Mfg Co The Combined Fixed and Variable Overhead Spending Variance Was:
A)

question 32

Multiple Choice

Hogle Mfg. Co. uses a standard costing system. The standard time to produce one unit is 4 hours, and normal production is 3,000 units monthly. Overhead costs were estimated to be $135,000. The standard variable overhead rate is $5 per machine hour. During April the following results were recorded: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Units produced } & 3,100 \\\text { Units sold } & 2,800 \\\text { Machine hours required } && 12,800 \\\text { Actual overhead costs } && \$ 136,000\end{array}$$ The combined fixed and variable overhead spending variance was:

• A) $1,000 U
• B) $2,000 F
• C) $7,000 U
• D) $3,000 F

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Definitions:

Purchased Quantity (PQ)

The total amount of a specific item that a company acquires from suppliers within a given time period, used for inventory management and cost control.

Standard Price (SP)

A predetermined cost that companies use as a benchmark to evaluate actual performance or to plan future financial strategies.

Actual Price (AP)

The real price at which a transaction occurs, as opposed to an estimated or theoretical price.

Perfection Standards

Ideal or flawless benchmarks set for processes or products to ensure the highest quality level attainable.