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? Multiple Choice $1,188 Unfavorable $972 Favorable $2,808 Unfavorable $2,160 Favorable

Answer 1

Answer:

Direct labor rate variance= $1,188 unfavorable

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

Standard labor rate= $7.20 per hour

Actual hours worked= 6,600 hours

Actual total labor cost= $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= 48,708/6,600= $7.38 per hour

Direct labor rate variance= (7.2 - 7.38)*6,600

Direct labor rate variance= $1,188 unfavorable