Grant Co Uses the Following Standard to Produce a Single Unit

question 152

Multiple Choice

Grant Co. uses the following standard to produce a single unit of its product: Variable overhead (2 hrs. per unit @ $4/hr.) Actual data for the month show total variable overhead costs of $190,000, and 23,000 units produced. The total variable overhead variance is:

• A) $78,000F.
• B) $78,000U.
• C) $6,000U.
• D) $0.
• E) $6,000F.

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Definitions:

Flexible Budget

A flexible budget adjusts to changes in actual revenue or activity levels, allowing for more accurate comparisons and performance assessments.

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses related to the payment of wages for employees directly involved in producing goods or providing services.

Manufacturing Overhead Costs

Indirect expenses related to the production process, such as utilities, depreciation, and salaries for factory support staff.

Return on Investment

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the benefit (return) of an investment by the cost of the investment.