Epley Corporation Makes a Product with the Following Standard Costs

question 118

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 variable overhead efficiency variance for July is:

• A)$960 F
• B)$960 U
• C)$876 F
• D)$876 U

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Definitions:

Creditor

An individual or institution to whom money is owed by a debtor or borrower.

Enforce a Lien

The legal process by which a creditor seeks to claim possession of a debtor's property to satisfy a debt.

Deficient Work

Work that fails to meet the required standards or contractual obligations.

Possessory Lien

The right of a person or entity to retain possession of a property belonging to another until a debt owed by the property owner is paid.