The Management of Alpha Company Has Calculated the Following Variances

question 9

Multiple Choice

The management of Alpha Company has calculated the following variances: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Direct materials cost variance } & \$ 8,000 \mathrm { U } \\\hline \text { Direct materials efficiency variance } & 35,000 \mathrm {~F} \\\hline \text { Direct labor cost variance } & 15,000 \mathrm {~F} \\\hline \text { Direct labor efficiency variance } & 12,000 \mathrm { U } \\\hline \text { Variable overhead cost variance } & 2,000 \mathrm {~F} \\\hline \text { Variable overhead efficiency variance } & 5,000 \mathrm {~F} \\\hline \text { Fixed overhead cost variance } & 3,050 \mathrm {~F} \\\hline\end{array}$$
-When determining the total production cost flexible budget variance, calculate the total fixed overhead variance of Alpha Company.

• A) $5,000 F
• B) $3,050 F
• C) $8,050 F
• D) $7,000 F

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Definitions:

ATC

Average Total Cost, which is the total cost divided by the quantity of output produced, indicating the per-unit cost of production.

Profit-Maximizing

The strategy or approach that a firm adopts aiming to achieve the highest possible profit from its operations, considering all variables and constraints.

Profit-Maximizing

The process or strategy of setting production levels or prices to achieve the highest possible profit.

Nondiscriminating Monopolist

A monopolist that charges all consumers the same price for its product, as opposed to engaging in price discrimination.