Information on Westlake Manufacturing's direct labor costs for the month of September is as follows: Actual Rate $8.25 Standard Hours 9,500 hours Actual Hours Worked 8,800 hours Direct Labor Price Variance $4,400 Unfavourable What was the standard rate per hour for September? A) $7.75 B) $8.00 C) $8.50 D) $8.10

Information on Westlake Manufacturing's direct labor costs for the month of September is as follows: Actual Rate $8.25 Standard Hours 9,500 hours Actual Hours Worked 8,800 hours Direct Labor Price Variance $4,400 Unfavourable What was the standard rate per hour for September? A) $7.75 B) $8.00 C) $8.50 D) $8.10

Principles of Accounting Volume 2

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Chapter8: Standard Costs And Variances

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