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The following labour and variable overhead standards have been established for a particular product: Please note that variable overhead is applied on the basis of

The following labour and variable overhead standards have been established for a particular product:

Please note that variable overhead is applied on the basis of direct labour hours

DIRECT LABOUR

Standard labour hours per unit of output 8.3 hours
Standard labour rate $12.15 per hour
Variable Overhead rate $5.25 per DLH

The following data pertain to operations concerning the product for the last month:

Actual hours worked 6,100 hours
Actual total labour cost $71,370
Actual output 900 units

MOH -VC Actual: $4.80 per DLH

Actual Variable OH Cost: $29,280

Actual Fixed OH: $15,250

Budgeted Fixed OH: $12,500

Applied Fixed OH:$13,750

a)What were the labour variances for the month? Clearly indicate whether they were Favourable (F), or, Unfavourable (U)

Input: DL Output: 900 units
STD: 8.3 hrs at $12.15 per hr
AH x AR AH x SR SH x SR

b) What were the Variable Overhead variances for the month? Clearly indicate whether they were Favourable (F), or, Unfavourable (U)

Input: MOH - VC Output:
STD:
AH x AR AH x SR SH x SR

Fixed OH:

Actual Budget Applied

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