The Actual Cost of Direct Labor Per Hour Is $16

question 224

Multiple Choice

The actual cost of direct labor per hour is $16.00 and the standard cost of direct labor per hour is $15.50.The direct labor hours allowed per finished unit is 0.5 hour.During the current period,5,500 units of finished goods were produced using 3,000 direct labor hours.How much is the direct labor rate variance?

• A)$1,500 favorable
• B)$2,750 favorable
• C)$1,500 unfavorable
• D)$2,750 unfavorable

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Definitions:

Marginal Social Cost

The additional cost incurred by society as a whole due to the production of one more unit of a good or service.

Damage Cost

The monetary cost associated with the harm done to goods in an economy, which can result from disasters, accidents, or intentional acts.

Negative Externality

An adverse effect suffered by a third party as a result of an economic transaction in which they had no involvement.

Internalize

The process of incorporating the cost of externalities into the decision-making process of firms or individuals.