A Manufacturing Company That Has Only One Product Has Established

question 23

Multiple Choice

A manufacturing company that has only one product has established the following standards for its variable manufacturing overhead. The company bases its variable manufacturing overhead standards on direct labor-hours.
The following data pertain to operations for the last month:

-The variable overhead efficiency variance for January is:

• A) $320 F
• B) $316 U
• C) $320 U
• D) $316 F

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Definitions:

Final Product

A good or service that has completed all stages of production and is ready for consumption by the end-user.

Labor Costs

The total sum of all wages, benefits, and taxes paid to employees by an employer for work performed.

Production Costs

The total expenses incurred in the manufacturing of a product, including labor, materials, and overhead.

Wage Rates

The standardized amount of compensation paid to an employee by an employer in exchange for labor, typically measured per hour or piece of work.