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### Variance Analysis for March

#### 6. Labor Variance Analysis
**Question:** What was the labor rate variance for March? The labor efficiency variance? 
*(Do not round your intermediate calculations. Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect (i.e., zero variance))*.

**Table:**
| Variance Type               | Amount  | Effect  |
|-----------------------------|---------|---------|
| Labor rate variance         | _______ | _______ |
| Labor efficiency variance   | _______ | _______ |

#### 7. Variable Overhead Variance Analysis
**Question:** What was the variable overhead rate variance for March? The variable overhead efficiency variance? 
*(Do not round intermediate calculations. Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect (i.e., zero variance))*.

**Table:**
| Variance Type                          | Amount  | Effect  |
|----------------------------------------|---------|---------|
| Variable overhead rate variance        | _______ | _______ |
| Variable overhead efficiency variance  | _______ | _______ |

#### Explanation of Variances:
- **Labor Rate Variance:** The difference between the actual hourly labor rate paid and the standard rate, multiplied by the number of hours worked.
- **Labor Efficiency Variance:** The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours allowed for the actual output, multiplied by the standard hourly rate.
- **Variable Overhead Rate Variance:** The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard variable overhead that should have been incurred based on the actual hours worked.
- **Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance:** The difference between the standard variable overhead cost for the actual hours worked and the standard hours allowed for the actual output, multiplied by the standard variable overhead rate.

These variances help in identifying areas of over-performance or under-performance and provide insight to management for corrective actions.

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In the tables, you will need to fill in the "Amount" and "Effect" for each variance based on your calculations. Remember to indicate "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, or "None" for no effect.
Transcribed Image Text:### Variance Analysis for March #### 6. Labor Variance Analysis **Question:** What was the labor rate variance for March? The labor efficiency variance? *(Do not round your intermediate calculations. Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect (i.e., zero variance))*. **Table:** | Variance Type | Amount | Effect | |-----------------------------|---------|---------| | Labor rate variance | _______ | _______ | | Labor efficiency variance | _______ | _______ | #### 7. Variable Overhead Variance Analysis **Question:** What was the variable overhead rate variance for March? The variable overhead efficiency variance? *(Do not round intermediate calculations. Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect (i.e., zero variance))*. **Table:** | Variance Type | Amount | Effect | |----------------------------------------|---------|---------| | Variable overhead rate variance | _______ | _______ | | Variable overhead efficiency variance | _______ | _______ | #### Explanation of Variances: - **Labor Rate Variance:** The difference between the actual hourly labor rate paid and the standard rate, multiplied by the number of hours worked. - **Labor Efficiency Variance:** The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours allowed for the actual output, multiplied by the standard hourly rate. - **Variable Overhead Rate Variance:** The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard variable overhead that should have been incurred based on the actual hours worked. - **Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance:** The difference between the standard variable overhead cost for the actual hours worked and the standard hours allowed for the actual output, multiplied by the standard variable overhead rate. These variances help in identifying areas of over-performance or under-performance and provide insight to management for corrective actions. --- In the tables, you will need to fill in the "Amount" and "Effect" for each variance based on your calculations. Remember to indicate "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, or "None" for no effect.
### Cost Accounting Analysis for March Production

#### Standard Cost Data
The table displays the various components that contribute to the total standard cost. Here’s an overview:

| **Standard Quantity or Hours** | **Standard Price or Rate**          | **Standard Cost** |
|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------|
| Direct materials               | ?                                   | $5.00 per yard                | $ ?                |
| Direct labor                   | ?                                   | ?                              | ?                  |
| Variable manufacturing overhead| ?                                   | $2 per direct labor-hour       | ?                  |

**Overhead Application:**  
Overhead is applied to production based on direct labor-hours. 

#### Production Details for March
In March, 790 backpacks were manufactured and sold. The table below summarizes the production data for the month:

| Materials Used | Direct Labor | Variable Manufacturing Overhead |
|----------------|--------------|---------------------------------|
| Total standard cost allowed*  | $15,800        | $13,272   | $2,528           |
| Actual costs incurred          | $13,120        | ?         | $3,421           |
| Materials price variance       | ?              | ?         | -                |
| Materials quantity variance    | $600 U          | -         | -                |
| Labor rate variance            | -              | ?         | -                |
| Labor efficiency variance      | -              | ?         | -                |
| Variable overhead rate variance| -              | -         | ?                |
| Variable overhead efficiency variance | -       | -         | ?                |

*For the month’s production.

#### Additional Analysis for March
- **Actual direct labor-hours:** 1,400 hours
- **Difference between standard and actual cost per backpack:** $0.10 F (Favorable)

#### Required Analysis
1. **Standard Cost of a Single Backpack:**

   Below is the required table to compute the standard cost of a single backpack based on March's production data:

   | **Standard cost for March production:**     | **Amounts**    |
   |---------------------------------------------|----------------|
   | Materials                                   |                 |
   | Direct labor                                |                 |
   | Variable manufacturing overhead             |                 |
   | **Total standard cost**                     |                 |
   | **Number of backpacks produced**            | 790             |
   | **Standard cost of a single backpack**      |                 |

This detailed breakdown and analysis help us understand the cost
Transcribed Image Text:### Cost Accounting Analysis for March Production #### Standard Cost Data The table displays the various components that contribute to the total standard cost. Here’s an overview: | **Standard Quantity or Hours** | **Standard Price or Rate** | **Standard Cost** | |--------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------| | Direct materials | ? | $5.00 per yard | $ ? | | Direct labor | ? | ? | ? | | Variable manufacturing overhead| ? | $2 per direct labor-hour | ? | **Overhead Application:** Overhead is applied to production based on direct labor-hours. #### Production Details for March In March, 790 backpacks were manufactured and sold. The table below summarizes the production data for the month: | Materials Used | Direct Labor | Variable Manufacturing Overhead | |----------------|--------------|---------------------------------| | Total standard cost allowed* | $15,800 | $13,272 | $2,528 | | Actual costs incurred | $13,120 | ? | $3,421 | | Materials price variance | ? | ? | - | | Materials quantity variance | $600 U | - | - | | Labor rate variance | - | ? | - | | Labor efficiency variance | - | ? | - | | Variable overhead rate variance| - | - | ? | | Variable overhead efficiency variance | - | - | ? | *For the month’s production. #### Additional Analysis for March - **Actual direct labor-hours:** 1,400 hours - **Difference between standard and actual cost per backpack:** $0.10 F (Favorable) #### Required Analysis 1. **Standard Cost of a Single Backpack:** Below is the required table to compute the standard cost of a single backpack based on March's production data: | **Standard cost for March production:** | **Amounts** | |---------------------------------------------|----------------| | Materials | | | Direct labor | | | Variable manufacturing overhead | | | **Total standard cost** | | | **Number of backpacks produced** | 790 | | **Standard cost of a single backpack** | | This detailed breakdown and analysis help us understand the cost
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