Chapter 17, Problem 17.30E

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Pinecrest Construction worked on five projects during its second quarter: Projects 501, 502, 503, 504, and 505. Projects 501 and 502 were completed and delivered to customers with a 35% profit margin. A review of Project 503's cost record is as follows: Cost Component Direct Material Charges Amount ($) 45,000 Total Manufacturing Costs 60,000 Pinecrest allocates overhead at 175% of direct labor cost. What was the overhead allocated to Project 503?

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Vortex Manufacturing is a start-up company that produces specialized computer chips. Vortex Manufacturing has budgeted four hours of direct labor per chip, at a standard cost of $22 per hour. During September, technicians actually worked 320 hours completing 85 chips. All 85 chips actually produced were sold. Vortex paid the technicians $21.50 per hour. What is Vortex's direct labor cost variance for September?

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