When Direct Labor Is the Best Cost Driver for Variable

question 93

Multiple Choice

When direct labor is the best cost driver for variable manufacturing overhead, a favorable direct labor efficiency variance would result in:

• A) A favorable variable manufacturing overhead efficiency variance
• B) An unfavorable variable manufacturing overhead efficiency variance
• C) An unfavorable variable manufacturing overhead efficiency variance and an unfavorable total variable manufacturing overhead variance
• D) The answer cannot be determined

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Definitions:

Retailer's Cost

The total expenses incurred by a retailer in acquiring goods for sale, not just the purchase price, but also including shipping, storage, and other costs.

Brand-Name Merchandise

Products that are recognized and sold under a well-known, established brand name, often associated with higher quality and consumer trust.

Markdown Pricing Strategy

A pricing approach where products are initially offered at a higher price but are subsequently marked down, usually to stimulate sales or clear out inventory.

Off-Price Retailing Strategy

A retail strategy where goods are sold at prices lower than the standard retail prices, often obtained through special purchases or excess inventory.