Efficient Corporation Uses a Standard Cost System Refer to the Information Provided for Efficient Corporation

question 165

Multiple Choice

Efficient Corporation uses a standard cost system. The following information was provided for the period that just ended: $\begin{array}{ll}\$ 11.75 & \text { Actual price per gallon } \\5,000 & \text { Actual gallons of material used } \\\$ 17.00 & \text { Actual hourly labor rate } \\24,300 & \text { Actual hours of prochuction } \\\$ 12.00 & \text { Standard price per gallon } \\1 / 2 & \text { Standard gallons per completed urit } \\\$ 12.00 & \text { Standard hourly labor rate } \\3 \mathrm{hrs} . & \text { Standard time per completed urit } \\9,000 & \text { Units completed churingthe period }\end{array}$ Refer to the information provided for Efficient Corporation. The direct labor rate variance is:

• A) $135,000 unfavorable.
• B) $89,100 favorable.
• C) $89,100 unfavorable.
• D) $121,500 unfavorable.

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since it was acquired, reflecting its use and wear and tear over time.

Loss on Disposal

The financial loss incurred when an asset is sold for less than its book value.

Plant Asset

Long-term tangible assets that are used in the production of goods or services and are not intended for sale.

Book Value

The value of an asset according to its balance sheet account balance, taking depreciation into account.