Question

Zanny Electronics Corporation uses a standard cost system for the production of its water ski radios. The direct labor standard for each radio is 0.9 hours. The standard direct labor cost per hour is $7.20. During the month of August, Zanny's water ski radio production used 6,600 direct labor-hours at a total direct labor cost of $48,708. This resulted in production of 6,900 water ski radios for August. What is Zanny's labor rate variance for August?

Answer 1

Answer:

Labor Rate Variance = - $1,188 Unfavorable

Explanation:

Provided labor hours for each radio = 0.9

Standard labor cost per hour = $7.20

Actual labor cost = $48,708

Actual labor hours = 6,600

Actual labor rate = $48,708/6,600 = $7.38

Labor Rate Variance = (Standard Rate - Actual Rate) $\times$ Actual Hours

= ($7.20 - $7.38) $\times$ 6,600 = - $1,188 Unfavorable