The Following Data Relate to Direct Labor Costs for August

question 17

Multiple Choice

The following data relate to direct labor costs for August: Actual costs: 5,500 hours at $24.00 per hour.Standard costs: 5,000 hours at $23.70 per hour. What is the direct labor time variance?

• A)$1,650 favorable
• B)$1,650 unfavorable
• C)$1,500 favorable
• D)$1,500 unfavorable

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Genotype

A person’s genetic heritage; the actual genetic material present in each cell.

Recessive Trait

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Meiosis

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