Asked by Haktan Öztürkçü on May 22, 2024
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Kartman Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs: In June the company's budgeted production was 3,400 units but the actual production was 3,500 units. The company used 22,150 pounds of the direct material and 2,290 direct labor-hours to produce this output. During the month, the company purchased 25,400 pounds of the direct material at a cost of $170,180. The actual direct labor cost was $57,021 and the actual variable overhead cost was $8,931.The company applies variable overhead on the basis of direct labor-hours. The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased.The variable overhead efficiency variance for June is:
A) $760 Favorable
B) $760 Unfavorable
C) $741 Favorable
D) $741 Unfavorable
Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance
The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost allocated for the actual production achieved.
- Compute the variances of efficiency and rate in variable overhead to assess the management of overhead costs.
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Evariste HatungimanaMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Variable overhead efficiency variance is calculated as follows:
Variable overhead efficiency variance = (Actual hours worked - Standard hours allowed) x Variable overhead rate per hour
Standard hours allowed = Standard direct labor hours per unit x Actual output
Standard direct labor hours per unit = 0.5 hour per unit
Actual output = 3,500 units
Standard hours allowed = 0.5 hour per unit x 3,500 units = 1,750 hours
Variable overhead rate per hour = Actual variable overhead costs ÷ Actual direct labor hours
Variable overhead rate per hour = $8,931 ÷ 2,290 hours = $3.90 per hour
Actual hours worked = 2,290 hours
Variable overhead efficiency variance = (2,290 hours - 1,750 hours) x $3.90 per hour
= $1,711 Unfavorable
Therefore, the answer is B.
Variable overhead efficiency variance = (Actual hours worked - Standard hours allowed) x Variable overhead rate per hour
Standard hours allowed = Standard direct labor hours per unit x Actual output
Standard direct labor hours per unit = 0.5 hour per unit
Actual output = 3,500 units
Standard hours allowed = 0.5 hour per unit x 3,500 units = 1,750 hours
Variable overhead rate per hour = Actual variable overhead costs ÷ Actual direct labor hours
Variable overhead rate per hour = $8,931 ÷ 2,290 hours = $3.90 per hour
Actual hours worked = 2,290 hours
Variable overhead efficiency variance = (2,290 hours - 1,750 hours) x $3.90 per hour
= $1,711 Unfavorable
Therefore, the answer is B.
Learning Objectives
- Compute the variances of efficiency and rate in variable overhead to assess the management of overhead costs.
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