Epley Corporation Makes a Product with the Following Standard Costs

question 15

Multiple Choice

Epley Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs:

In July the company produced 3,300 units using 12,240 pounds of the direct material and 2,760 direct labor-hours. During the month, the company purchased 13,000 pounds of the direct material at a cost of $35,100. The actual direct labor cost was $51,612 and the actual variable overhead cost was $20,148.

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 labor rate variance for July is:

• A)$828 F
• B)$828 U
• C)$792 U
• D)$792 F

Evaluate the economic welfare implications of price changes on utility.

Understand the concept of endowments and the effect of changes in prices on consumption choices.

Analyze the trade-offs between labor income and leisure in determining optimal work hours.

Discuss the role of substitution and income effects on consumption choices following price changes.

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