A Company Uses the Following Standard Costs to Produce a Single

question 158

Multiple Choice

A company uses the following standard costs to produce a single unit of output. During the latest month, the company purchased and used 58,000 pounds of direct materials at a price of $1.00 per pound to produce 10,000 units of output. Direct labor costs for the month totaled $56,350 based on 4,900 direct labor hours worked. Variable manufacturing overhead costs incurred totaled $15,000 and fixed manufacturing overhead incurred was $10,400. Based on this information, the direct labor rate variance for the month was:

• A) $1,200 favorable
• B) $3,650 favorable
• C) $2,450 favorable
• D) $3,650 unfavorable
• E) $1,200 unfavorable

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Definitions:

Due Date

The due date refers to the specific day on which a payment is due or a task must be completed.

Promissory Note

A financial instrument involving a written promise by one party to pay a definite sum of money to another party under specific terms.

Dishonored

A term used when a financial obligation or instrument, such as a check or bill, is not honored or paid when presented for payment.

Interest Revenue

Money received for interest.