Variable Overhead Variances

Assume that the best cost driver that Sonyhas for variable factory overhead in the assembly department is machine hours. During April, the company budgeted 490,000 machine hours and $4,000,000 for its Texas plant's assembly department. The actual variable overhead incurred was $4,200,000, which was related to 500,000 machine hours.

Do not round until your final answer. Round your answers to the nearest dollar.

(a) Determine the variable overhead spending variance.

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(b) Determine the variable overhead efficiencyvariance.

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