8) Given the following data show the DL rate, time and total variances. Direct labor used 5940 hours Actual DL rate $24/hour Units built 720 Standard DL/unit 7.75 hours Standard DL rate $21/hour
Variance Analysis
In layman's terms, variance analysis is an analysis of a difference between planned and actual behavior. Variance analysis is mainly used by the companies to maintain a control over a business. After analyzing differences, companies find the reasons for the variance so that the necessary steps should be taken to correct that variance.
Standard Costing
The standard cost system is the expected cost per unit product manufactured and it helps in estimating the deviations and controlling them as well as fixing the selling price of the product. For example, it helps to plan the cost for the coming year on the various expenses.
8) Given the following data show the DL rate, time and total variances.
Direct labor used 5940 hours
Actual DL rate $24/hour
Units built 720
Standard DL/unit 7.75 hours
Standard DL rate $21/hour
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