Ravena Labs

question 389

Multiple Choice

Ravena Labs., Incorporated makes a single product which has the following standards:Direct materials: 2.5 ounces at $20 per ounceDirect labor: 1.4 hours at $12.50 per hourVariable manufacturing overhead: 1.4 hours at 3.50 per hourVariable manufacturing overhead is applied on the basis of standard direct labor-hours. The following data are available for October:3,750 units of compound were produced during the month.There was no beginning direct materials inventory.Direct materials purchased: 12,000 ounces for $225,000.The ending direct materials inventory was 2,000 ounces.Direct labor-hours worked: 5,600 hours at a cost of $67,200.Variable manufacturing overhead costs incurred amounted to $18,200.Variable manufacturing overhead applied to products: $18,375.The variable overhead rate variance for October is:

• A) $1,400 Favorable
• B) $1,900 Unfavorable
• C) $3,750 Favorable
• D) $4,375 Unfavorable

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Definitions:

Inventory Account

Inventory Account is an asset account on the balance sheet that reports the value of a company's inventory - raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.

Factory Overhead

Manufacturing costs that are not raw material or direct labor costs.

Raw Materials

The basic materials from which products are manufactured or made.

Corporate Headquarters

The main office or center of operations for a corporation, where key managerial and administrative activities are conducted.