The Standards for Product F88W Specify 3

question 11

Essay

The standards for product F88W specify 3.4 direct labor-hours per unit at $13.00 per direct labor-hour. Last month 800 units of product F88W were produced using 2,500 direct labor-hours at a total direct labor wage cost of $30,500.
Required:
a. What was the labor rate variance for the month?
b. What was the labor efficiency variance for the month?

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Businesses enjoy cost savings resulting from their size of operations, wherein the cost per unit produced usually drops with greater scale.

Barriers to Entry

Obstacles that make it difficult for new competitors to enter a market, such as high startup costs, access to technology, and strict regulations.

Market Power

The ability of a firm or group of firms to influence or control prices or output in a particular market.

Barriers to Entry

are obstacles that make it difficult for new competitors to enter an industry, including high startup costs, strict regulations, and established brand loyalty.