Doogan Corporation Makes a Product with the Following Standard Costs

question 13

Multiple Choice

Doogan Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs:
The company produced 5,200 units in January using 39,310 grams of direct material and 2,380 direct labor-hours. During the month, the company purchased 44,400 grams of the direct material at $1.70 per gram. The actual direct labor rate was $19.30 per hour and the actual variable overhead rate was $6.80 per hour.
The company applies variable overhead on the basis of direct labor-hours. The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased.
-The labor efficiency variance for January is:

• A) $4,246 U
• B) $4,246 F
• C) $4,400 U
• D) $4,400 F

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Definitions:

Costs

The value of resources spent in the process of producing or providing goods and services.

Cost Formula

A mathematical expression or equation used to calculate the total cost of production, taking into account fixed costs, variable costs, and output levels.

Activity Level

The degree to which resources are utilized in the production process, often measured in units produced, machine hours, or direct labor costs.

Total Cost

The sum of all expenses involved in producing a good or delivering a service, including fixed and variable costs.