Alpha Inc. is a start-up company that makes high-tech computer accessories. Alpha has budgeted 4 hours of direct labor per unit, at a standard cost of $20 per hour. During September, technicians worked 180 hours to complete 50 units. Alpha paid the technicians $21.50 per hour. What is Alpha's direct labor cost variance for September?

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Alpha Inc. is a start-up company that makes high-tech computer accessories.
Alpha has budgeted 4 hours of direct labor per unit, at a standard cost of $20
per hour. During September, technicians worked 180 hours to complete 50
units. Alpha paid the technicians $21.50 per hour. What is Alpha's direct labor
cost variance for September?
Transcribed Image Text:Alpha Inc. is a start-up company that makes high-tech computer accessories. Alpha has budgeted 4 hours of direct labor per unit, at a standard cost of $20 per hour. During September, technicians worked 180 hours to complete 50 units. Alpha paid the technicians $21.50 per hour. What is Alpha's direct labor cost variance for September?
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