Longview Hospital Performs Blood Tests in Its Laboratory

question 69

Multiple Choice

Longview Hospital performs blood tests in its laboratory.The following standards have been set for each blood test performed: During May, the laboratory performed 1, 500 blood tests.On May 1 there were no direct materials (plates) on hand;after a plate is used for a blood test it is discarded.Variable overhead is assigned to blood tests on the basis of standard direct labor-hours.The following events occurred during May: • 3, 600 plates were purchased for $9, 540
• 3, 200 plates were used for blood tests
• 340 actual direct labor-hours were worked at a cost of $5, 550
The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased.
The variable overhead efficiency variance for May is

• A)$350 F
• B)$350 U
• C)$280 U
• D)$280 F

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Definitions:

Excess Capacity

A situation where a business produces less than it is actually capable of because there is not enough demand for its product or service.

Output Contract

A legal agreement in which a seller agrees to sell all the production to a particular buyer, who in turn agrees to purchase the entire output.

Needs Contract

A contract or agreement tailored to address and fulfill specific needs of the parties involved.

Good Faith

Acting with honest intentions without seeking to take unfair advantage in a transaction or situation.