Huger Corporation Makes Automotive Engines

question 35

Essay

Huger Corporation makes automotive engines. For the most recent month, budgeted production was 6,900 engines. The budgeted power cost is $5.10 per machine-hour. The company's standards indicate that each engine requires 7.5 machine-hours. Actual production was 7,000 engines. Actual machine-hours were 53,240 machine-hours. Actual power cost totaled $247,598.
Required:
Determine the rate and efficiency variances for the variable overhead item power cost and indicate whether those variances are unfavorable or favorable. Show your work!

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Definitions:

Possession

The actual holding or control of property, whether owned or not.

Risk Of Loss

Pertains to the contractual and legal responsibility for the loss, damage, or destruction of goods during transportation or transaction.

Seller's Place

The designated location or business premises of the seller, relevant in transactions and legal agreements for determining delivery and risk of loss.

Merchant

An individual or company involved in the wholesale purchase and retail sale of goods for profit.