Hogle Mfg Co

question 12

Multiple Choice

Hogle Mfg. Co. uses a standard costing system. The standard time to produce one unit is 4 hours, and normal production is 3,000 units monthly. Overhead costs were estimated to be $135,000. The standard variable overhead rate is $5 per machine hour. During April the following results were recorded: Units produced 3,100
Units sold 2,800
Machine hours required 12,800
Actual overhead costs $136,000
The variable overhead efficiency variance was:

• A)$8,000 U
• B)$4,000U
• C)$2,000 U
• D)$4,000 F

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Definitions:

Additions And Improvements

Costs incurred to increase the operating efficiency, productive capacity, or useful life of a plant asset.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total depreciation expense that has been charged against an asset since it was acquired.

Original Cost

The initial purchase price or cost of acquiring an asset before any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs are deducted.

Fair Value

An estimate of the market value of an asset or liability, based on the current price at which it could be bought or sold in an open market.