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10. LO 8.2When is the material quantity variance favorable?
12. LO 8.3What are some possible reasons for a labor rate variance?
14. LO 8.3When is the labor rate variance favorable?
16. LO 8.3When is the direct labor time variance favorable?
Answer 10:
b. when the actual quantity used is less than the standard quantity
Explanation:
Material quantity variance is the difference between standard quantity and actual quantity multiplied by standard rate. It is favorable when actual quantity is less than the standard quantity.
Answer 12:
a. hiring of less qualified workers
Explanation:
When we hire less qualified workers, we pay them low wages. So, there is a difference in labor rate which results in labor rate variance.
Answer 14:
d. when the actual price is less than the standard price
Explanation:
Labor rate variance is favorable when the company pays less wages per hour than expected. So, when the actual price is less than the standard price, it results in a favorable labor rate variance.
Answer 16:
b. when the actual quantity used is less than the standard quantity
Explanation:
Labor time variance (also known as labor efficiency variance) is favorable when actual hours are less than standard hours, which is possible when actual quantity is less than standard quantity.
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