Question

Ultimate 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 the production of 6,900 water ski radios for August. What is Zanny's labor rate variance for August?
a. $2,808 Unfavorable
b. $1,188 Unfavorable
c. $972 Favorable
d. $2,160 Favorable

Answer 1

Answer:

Direct labor rate variance= $594 unfavorable

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

The standard direct labor cost per hour is $7.20.

During August, Zanny's water ski radio production used 6,600 direct labor-hours at a total direct labor cost of $48,708.

To calculate the direct labor rate variance, we need to use the following formula:

Direct labor rate variance= (Standard Rate - Actual Rate)*Actual Quantity

Actual rate= 48,078/6,600= $7.29

Direct labor rate variance= (7.20 - 7.29)*6,600

Direct labor rate variance= $594 unfavorable