Zanny Electronics Corporation Uses a Standard Cost System for the Production

question 457

Multiple Choice

Zanny Electronics Corporation uses a standard cost system for the production of its water ski radios. The direct labor standard for each radio is 0.9 hours. The standard direct labor cost per hour is $7.20. During the month of August, Zanny's water ski radio production used 6,600 direct labor-hours at a total direct labor cost of $48,708. This resulted in production of 6,900 water ski radios for August. What is Zanny's labor rate variance for August?

• A) $972 Favorable
• B) $1,188 Unfavorable
• C) $2,160 Favorable
• D) $2,808 Unfavorable

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