Ally Mfg Uses a Standard Cost System and Its July Production

question 11

Multiple Choice

Ally Mfg. uses a standard cost system and its July production of 1,800 units involved actual direct labor costs of $242,000 for 5,500 hours worked (AQ) . The budget for July called for production of 2,000 units with 6,000 direct labor hours at $40.00 per hour (SP) .

Ally's direct labor efficiency variance for July, to the nearest dollar, was:

• A) $2,000 unfavorable.
• B) $4,000 unfavorable.
• C) $20,000 favorable.
• D) $22,000 unfavorable.
• E) $26,000 unfavorable.

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Definitions:

Axillary Vein

A vein that accompanies the axillary artery and drains the upper limb and the lateral aspect of the thorax and breast.

Subscapular Vein

A vein that drains blood from the subscapular region, which includes the underside of the scapula, and typically joins with the axillary vein.

Internal Thoracic Vein

A vein that runs alongside the internal thoracic artery and drains blood from the chest wall and breasts into the brachiocephalic vein.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation in which a person must choose between options that are or seem to be equally unacceptable or dishonorable.