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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?


Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue available after variable costs have been deducted, which contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Selling Price

The price at which a business offers its product or service for sale to consumers, determined by various factors including cost and market demand.

Manufacturing Overhead Cost

Indirect costs associated with manufacturing, not directly tied to the product, such as factory maintenance, utilities, and salary of the supervisory staff.

Contribution Margin

The gap between sales income and variable expenses, showing the extent to which income aids in addressing fixed costs and creating profit.

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