A Company Had a $22,000 Favorable Direct Labor Efficiency Variance

question 36

Multiple Choice

A company had a $22,000 favorable direct labor efficiency variance during a time period when the standard rate per direct labor hour was $22 and the actual rate per direct labor hour was $21.If the standard direct labor hours allowed for production were 5,000,what is the amount of actual direct labor hours worked during this period?

• A) 6,000 hours
• B) 4,000 hours
• C) 88,000 hours
• D) 110,000 hours
• E) 22,000 hours

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect costs related to manufacturing, covering expenses such as maintenance, utilities, and quality control that do not directly relate to production.

Overhead Cost

Expenses related to the operation of a business that cannot be directly tied to a specific product or service, including costs like rent, utilities, and administrative salaries.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate overhead costs to products or services, based on a selected activity base such as machine-hours or labor-hours.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time using machinery, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.