Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below:
Animent Industries

question 112

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Animent Industries, Inc. (AII) , developed standard costs for direct material and direct labor. In 2015, AII estimated the following standard costs for one of their major products, the 10-gallon plastic container.
$\begin{array}{lll}&\text { Budgeted quantity }&\text { Budgeted price }\\\text { Direct materials } & 0.10 \text { pounds } & \$ 60 \text { per pound } \\\text { Direct labor } & 0.05 \text { hours } & \$ 30 \text { per hour }\end{array}$ During June, AII produced and sold 20,000 containers using 1,900 pounds of direct materials at an average cost per pound of $64 and 1,000 direct manufacturing labor-hours at an average wage of $30.50 per hour.
-The direct manufacturing labor efficiency variance during June is ________.

• A) $125 unfavorable
• B) $500 favorable
• C) $1,600 unfavorable
• D) $0

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Definitions:

Performance Appraisals

The regular review and evaluation of an employee's job performance and overall contribution to an organization.

Piecework Rate

Rate of pay per unit produced.

Production Workers

Individuals involved in the manufacturing or assembly phase of production, responsible for operating machinery, building goods, and maintaining efficiency on the production line.

Straight Piecework Plan

A compensation system where workers are paid a fixed rate for each unit produced or action performed, regardless of time.