Twister Pty Ltd Has Set Direct Labour Standards of 3

question 8

Multiple Choice

Twister Pty Ltd has set direct labour standards of 3 hours per unit and $5 per hour. During the month 2900 hours at a total cost of $17 400 were used to produce 1000 units. Determine the total direct labour variance.

• A) $2400 (F)
• B) $2900 (F)
• C) $2900 (U)
• D) $2400 (U)

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