Adams, Inc

question 148

Multiple Choice

Adams, Inc. uses the following standard to produce a single unit of its product: overhead (2 hrs. @ $3/hr.) $6. The flexible budget for overhead is $100,000 plus $1 per direct labor hour. Actual data for the month show overhead costs of $150,000, and 24,000 units produced. The overhead volume variance is:

• A) $10,000 favorable.
• B) $12,000 favorable.
• C) $4,000 unfavorable.
• D) $16,000 unfavorable.
• E) $36,000 unfavorablE.

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