Reference no: EM132974544
Question - The standard costs for a product produced by Grandison Company are as follows:
Standard Quantity or Hours Standard Price or Rate Standard Cost Per Unit
Direct materials 6.5 ounces $2.00 per ounce $13.00
Direct labor 0.2 hours $23.00 per hour $4.60
Variable overhead 0.2 hours $6.00 per hour $1.20
The following results are reported for the month.
Budgeted fixed overhead $2,240
Budgeted output 2,700 units
Actual output 2,800 units
Raw materials used in production 19,380 ounces
Purchases of raw materials 21,400 ounces
Actual direct labor-hours 500 hours
Actual raw materials purchase cost $40,660
Actual direct labor cost $12,050
Actual variable overhead cost $3,100
The company applies both variable and fixed overhead on the basis of direct labor-hours. The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased.
Required - Show your work for ANY credit. Label each variance as Favorable or Unfavorable
1. Calculate the direct materials price variance for the month.
2. What is the predetermined fixed overhead rate for the month?
3. Calculate the fixed overhead volume variance for the month.