The Russell Company provides the following standard cost data per unit of product: Direct material (3 gallons @ $3 per gallon) Direct labor (2 hours @ $13 per hour) During the period, the company produced and sold 24,000 units, incurring the following costs: 75,000 gallons @ 48,500 hours @ $ 2.90 per gallon $12.75 per hour Direct material Direct labor The direct labor usage variance was: Multiple Choice $6,500 unfavorable. $9.00 $26.00
The Russell Company provides the following standard cost data per unit of product: Direct material (3 gallons @ $3 per gallon) Direct labor (2 hours @ $13 per hour) During the period, the company produced and sold 24,000 units, incurring the following costs: 75,000 gallons @ 48,500 hours @ $ 2.90 per gallon $12.75 per hour Direct material Direct labor The direct labor usage variance was: Multiple Choice $6,500 unfavorable. $9.00 $26.00
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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.
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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.
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Transcribed Image Text:**The Russell Company Standard Cost Data**
The Russell Company provides the following standard cost data per unit of product:
- **Direct Material:** 3 gallons at $3 per gallon = $9.00
- **Direct Labor:** 2 hours at $13 per hour = $26.00
During the period, the company produced and sold 24,000 units, incurring the following actual costs:
- **Direct Material:** 75,000 gallons at $2.90 per gallon
- **Direct Labor:** 48,500 hours at $12.75 per hour
**The direct labor usage variance was:**
- Multiple Choice:
- $6,500 unfavorable.
- $6,375 unfavorable.
This section includes a cost variance analysis with a focus on direct labor usage, requiring a calculation of how actual costs compare to standard costs.
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