Solving for Unknowns

Misterio Company uses a standard costing system. During the past quarter, the following variances were computed:

Variable overhead efficiency variance	$ 36,000 U
Direct labor efficiency variance	180,000 U
Direct labor rate variance	19,500 U

Misterio applies variable overhead using a standard rate of $2 per direct labor hour allowed. Three direct labor hours are allowed per unit produced. (Only one type of product is manufactured.) During the quarter, Misterio used 30 percent more direct labor hours than should have been used.

Required:

1. What were the actual direct labor hours worked?

......................... Hours

What are the total hours allowed?

......................... Hours

2. What is the standard hourly rate for direct labor?

......................... Per hours

What is the actual hourly rate? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

......................... Per hours

3. How many actual units were produced?

......................... Units