Lynch Furniture Company refinishes and reupholsters furniture. Lynch uses a job order cost system. When a prospective

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Lynch Furniture Company refinishes and reupholsters furniture. Lynch uses a job order cost system. When a prospective customer asks for a price quote on a job, the estimated cost data are inserted on an unnumbered job cost sheet. If the offer is accepted, a number is assigned to the job, and the costs incurred are recorded in the usual manner on the job cost sheet. After the job is completed, reasons for the variances between the estimated and actual costs are noted on the sheet. The data are then available to management in evaluating the efficiency of operations and in preparing quotes on future jobs. On May 10, 2010, an estimate of $1,530.00 for reupholstering a chair and couch was given to Queen Mercury. The estimate was based on the following data:

Estimated direct materials:

40 meters at $12 per meter ..........$ 480.00

Estimated direct labor:

24 hours at $15 per hour ........... 360.00

Estimated factory overhead (50% of direct labor cost).. 180.00

Total estimated costs ............ $1,020.00

Markup (50% of production costs) .......... 510.00

Total estimate ................. $1,530.00

On May 16, the chair and couch were picked up from the residence of Queen Mercury, 10 Rhapsody Lane, Lake Forest, with a commitment to return it on June 12. The job was completed on June 8. The related materials requisitions and time tickets are summarized as follows:

Instructions1. Complete that portion of the job order cost sheet that would be prepared when the estimate is given to the customer.2. Assign number 10-206 to the job, record the costs incurred, and complete the job order cost sheet. Comment on the reasons for the variances between actual costs and estimated costs. For this purpose, assume that five meters of materials were spoiled, the factory overhead rate has been proved to be satisfactory, and an inexperienced employee performed thework.