The Following Information Describes a Company's Usage of Direct Labor

question 84

Multiple Choice

The following information describes a company's usage of direct labor in a recent period: How much is the direct labor rate variance?

• A)$253,500 favorable
• B)$331,500 favorable
• C)$253,500 unfavorable
• D)$331,500 unfavorable

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