Answer the next TWO questions based on the scenario mentioned here:

Scenario 2: We budgeted a total labour cost of $135,000 for 5,400 direct labour hours to make 18,000 units. We paid $167,290 for 5,870 direct labour hours to make 20,500 units.

Question 381 pts

Indicate whether each of the variances below is Favourable or Unfavourable for Scenario 2:

price/rate variance [ Select ] ["Favourable", "Unfavourable"]

usage/efficiency variance [ Select ] ["Favourable", "Unfavourable"]

Flag question: Question 39

Question 395 pts

Explain to your boss/CEO what the numbers in Scenario 2 are telling us in terms of price/rate and usage/efficiency variances, the possible reason(s) behind the variances, and whether the firm (Simple Jeans) has made the right decision or not.

Reminder: your boss/CEO wants a concise response straight to the point (and not a long essay).

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