Question

Assume the following: The variable portion of the predetermined overhead rate is $3.00 per direct labor-hour. The standard labor-hours allowed per unit of finished goods is 3 hours. The actual quantity of labor hours worked during the period was 44,000 hours. The total actual variable manufacturing overhead cost for the period was $63,000. The company produced 15,000 units of finished goods during the period. What is the variable overhead efficiency variance

Answer 1

Answer:

Variable overhead efficiency variance= $3,000 favorable

Explanation:

To calculate the variable overhead efficiency variance, we need to use the following formula:

Variable overhead efficiency variance= (Standard Quantity - Actual Quantity)*Standard rate

Standard quantity= 3*15,000= 45,000 hours

Actual quantity= 44,000 hours

Standard rate= $3 per hour

Variable overhead efficiency variance= (45,000 - 44,000)*3

Variable overhead efficiency variance= $3,000 favorable