Mason Ltd Uses a Standard Costing System

question 15

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 labor price variance is

• A) $30,000 Favorable
• B) $30,000 Unfavorable
• C) $75,000 Unfavorable
• D) $78,000 Unfavorable

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Definitions:

Cost Of Goods Manufactured

The cost of goods manufactured is the total production cost of goods completed during a specific period, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Unadjusted Cost Of Goods Sold

Unadjusted Cost of Goods Sold refers to the direct costs associated with the production of goods sold by a company before any adjustments for returns, discounts, or allowances.

Job-Order Costing

A financial tracking approach designed to monitor expenses and determine the profit margins of specific projects or groups.

Overapplied Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead cost is more than the actual overhead incurred.