In: Accounting
Waterway Family Instruments makes cellos. During the past year,
the company made 6,380 cellos even though the budget planned for
only 5,580. The company paid its workers an average of $15 per
hour, which was $1 higher than the standard labor rate. The
production manager budgets four direct labor hours per cello.
During the year, a total of 24,790 direct labor hours were
worked.
(a) Calculate the direct labor rate and efficiency
variances. (If variance is zero, select "Not
Applicable" and enter 0 for the amounts.)
Direct labor rate variance | $Enter a dollar amount | Select an option UnfavorableNot ApplicableFavorable | |
---|---|---|---|
Direct labor efficiency variance | $Enter a dollar amount | Select an option FavorableUnfavorableNot Applicable |
Solution
Direct labor rate variance | $ 24,790 | Unfavorable | |
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Direct labor efficiency variance | $ 10,220 | Favorable |
Working
Labor Rate Variance | ||||||
( | Standard Rate | - | Actual Rate | ) | x | Actual Labor Hours |
( | $ 14.00 | - | $ 15.00 | ) | x | 24790 |
-24790 | ||||||
Variance | $ 24,790.00 | Unfavourable-U | ||||
Labour Efficiency Variance | ||||||
( | Standard Hours | - | Actual Hours | ) | x | Standard Rate |
( | 25520 | - | 24790 | ) | x | $ 14.00 |
10220 | ||||||
Variance | $ 10,220.00 | Favourable-F |
.
Standard DATA for | 6380 | Units | |
Quantity (SQ) | Rate (SR) | Standard Cost | |
[A] | [B] | [A x B] | |
Direct labor | ( 4 Hour x 6380 Units)=25520 Hour | $ 14.00 | $ 357,280.00 |
.
Actual DATA for | 6380 | Units | |
Quantity (AQ) | Rate (AR) | Actual Cost | |
Direct labor | 24790 | $ 15.00 | $ 371,850.00 |