The Management of Watchdog Security Systems Has Calculated the Following

question 47

Multiple Choice

The management of Watchdog Security Systems has calculated the following variances: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Direct materials cost variance } & \$ 9000 \mathrm { U } \\\hline \text { Direct materials efficiency variance } & 37,000 \mathrm {~F} \\\hline \text { Direct labor cost variance } & 15,500 \mathrm {~F} \\\hline \text { Direct labor efficiency variance } & 12,000 \mathrm { U } \\\hline \text { Total variable overhead variance } & 7500 \mathrm {~F} \\\hline \text { Total fixed overhead variance } & 3000 \mathrm {~F} \\\hline\end{array}$$ What is the total direct labor variance of the company?

• A)$15,500 F
• B)$10,500 F
• C)$27,500 F
• D)$3500 F

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