The Orchid Company makes custom vases for which the following standards have been developed: Standard Inputs Expected For Each Unit of Standard Price Expected Per Unit of Output Direct Materials Direct Labor Input 4 ounces 3 hours Production of 500 vases was expected in July, but 550 vases were actually completed. Direct materials purchased and used were 2,300 ounces at an actual price of $3.50 per ounce. Direct labor cost for the month was $16,500, and the actual pay per hour was $11.00. What is the direct labor price variance for July? A) $1,500 Favourable B) $1,500 Unfavourable C) $1,200 Favourable D) $1,200 Unfavourable

The Orchid Company makes custom vases for which the following standards have been developed: Standard Inputs Expected For Each Unit of Standard Price Expected Per Unit of Output Direct Materials Direct Labor Input 4 ounces 3 hours Production of 500 vases was expected in July, but 550 vases were actually completed. Direct materials purchased and used were 2,300 ounces at an actual price of $3.50 per ounce. Direct labor cost for the month was $16,500, and the actual pay per hour was $11.00. What is the direct labor price variance for July? A) $1,500 Favourable B) $1,500 Unfavourable C) $1,200 Favourable D) $1,200 Unfavourable

Managerial Accounting

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Chapter9: Evaluating Variances From Standard Costs

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