Biery Corporation Makes a Product with the Following Standard Costs

question 368

Multiple Choice

Biery Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs: The company produced 4,100 units in April using 5,380 liters of direct material and 2,610 direct labor-hours.During the month,the company purchased 6,000 liters of the direct material at $5.80 per liter.The actual direct labor rate was $19.80 per hour and the actual variable overhead rate was $2.90 per hour. 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 variable overhead efficiency variance for April is:

• A)$435 F
• B)$435 U
• C)$450 U
• D)$450 F

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

The combination of consumer and producer surplus in a market, symbolizing the overall net advantage to society derived from the creation and usage of a product or service.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer and producer surplus, representing the total net benefit to society from the production and consumption of a good or service.

Deadweight Loss

A societal expense caused by disruptions in the marketplace, happening when there's a discrepancy between supply and demand levels.

Free-Trade Policy

A policy to eliminate import/export restrictions or tariffs among countries, facilitating a more free flow of goods and services across borders.