Rickett Corporation had a favorable direct-labor efficiency variance of $5,600 for the period just ended. The actual wage rate was $1.20 more than the standard rate of $10.00. If the company's standard hours allowed for actual production totaled 9,400, how many hours did the firm actually work?

Multiple Choice

• 8,840.

• 8,900.

• 9,900.

• 9,960.

• None of the answers is correct.