The standard number of hours that should have been worked for the output attained is 6,300 direct labor hours and the actual number of direct labor hours worked was 6,000. If the direct labor price variance was $9,000 favorable, and the standard rate of pay was $9 per direct labor hour, what was the actual rate of pay for direct labor?

A-$7.50 per direct labor hour

B-$8.25 per direct labor hour

C-$9.50 per direct labor hour

D-$9.00 per direct labor hour

E-$8.50 per direct labor hour

2. Which of the following is a possible cause of an unfavorable labor price (rate) variance?

A-purchasing too much material

B-hiring too many workers

C-making too many units

D-hiring higher-quality workers at a higher wage