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Tharaldson Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs:
| Standard Quantity or Hours | Standard price or Rate | Standard Cost PerUnit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct materials | 7.3 ounces | $3.00 per ounce | $21.90 | 
| Direct labor | 0.2 hours | $17.00 per hour | $3.40 | 
| Variable overhead | 0.2 hours | $6.00 per hour | $1.20 | 
The company reported the following results concerning this product in June.

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 labor rate variance for June is:
Tharaldson Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs:
| Standard Quantity or Hours | Standard price or Rate | Standard Cost PerUnit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct materials | 7.5 ounces | $3.00 per ounce | $22.50 | 
| Direct labor | 0.4 hours | $19.00 per hour | $7.60 | 
| Variable overhead | 0.4 hours | $6.00 per hour | $2.40 | 
The company reported the following results concerning this product in June.

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 rate variance for June is: