Mauve Company Uses a Standard Cost System in Which It

question 69

Multiple Choice

Mauve Company uses a standard cost system in which it applies manufacturing overhead to units of product on the basis of standard direct labor-hours (DLHs) .The following data pertain to last month: The fixed manufacturing overhead budget variance is:

• A)$400 U
• B)$500 F
• C)$300 F
• D)$300 U

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