The Standards for Product A22G Specify 8

question 6

Essay

The standards for product A22G specify 8.2 direct labor-hours per unit at $11.90 per direct labor-hour.Last month 200 units of product A22G were produced using 1,700 direct labor-hours at a total direct labor wage cost of $20,060.

Required:

a.What was the labor rate variance for the month?
b.What was the labor efficiency variance for the month?
c.Prepare a journal entry to record direct labor costs during the month,including the direct labor variances.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the volume of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Average Cost

The total cost divided by the quantity produced, calculating the cost on a per unit basis.

Total Output

The total quantity of goods or services produced by a firm or economy.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced by a business.