Channel One Industries Uses a Standard Costing System to Apply

question 193

Multiple Choice

Channel One Industries uses a standard costing system to apply manufacturing costs to its production process.In May,Channel One anticipated producing 2,450 units with fixed manufacturing overhead costs allocated at $7.40 per direct labor hour with a standard of 1.5 direct labor hours per unit.In May,actual production was 3,200 units and actual fixed manufacturing overhead costs were $23,000.
What was Channel One's fixed manufacturing overhead budget variance in May?

• A)$4,195 favorable
• B)$4,195 unfavorable
• C)$8,325 favorable
• D)$8,325 unfavorable

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