Gilder Corporation Makes a Product with the Following Standard Costs

question 162

Multiple Choice

Gilder Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs: The company reported the following results concerning this product in June. The company applies variable overhead on the basis of direct labor-hours.The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased. The labor rate variance for June is:

• A)$385 F
• B)$357 F
• C)$357 U
• D)$385 U

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Definitions:

Profit Margin

A financial ratio calculated by dividing net income by revenue, demonstrating the percentage of each dollar of revenue that results in profit.

Asset Utilization

A metric that measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate revenue or complete its operations.

Superior Performance

Exceeding standard levels of efficiency, quality, or achievement in any given field or activity, often compared to competitors.

Competitive Ceiling

Describes the maximum market share or profitability a firm can possibly achieve in a competitive environment.