Mason Ltd Uses a Standard Costing System

question 58

Multiple Choice

Mason Ltd uses a standard costing system. Overhead costs are allocated based on direct labor hours. The standard variable overhead and fixed overhead rates are $1 and $5 per direct labor hour, respectively. Data relevant for the current period include: The direct materials efficiency variance is

• A) $60,000 Favorable
• B) $60,000 Unfavorable
• C) $65,000 Favorable
• D) $65,000 Unfavorable

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