Compute the total overhead variance

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Question - Sheffield Clothiers is a small company that manufactures tall-men's suits. The company has used a standard cost accounting system. In May 2022, 10,200 suits were produced. The following standard and actual cost data applied to the month of May, when normal capacity was 16,500 direct labor hours. All materials purchased were used.

Cost Element

Standard (per unit)

Actual

Direct materials

10 yards at $4.90 per yard

$481,750 for 102,500 yards ($4.70 per yard)

Direct labor

1.10 hours at $14.00 per hour

$173,316 for 12,120 hours ($14.30 per hour)

Overhead

1.10 hours at $6.60 per hour (fixed $4.00; variable $2.60)

$48,800 fixed overhead $37,500 variable overhead

Overhead is applied on the basis of direct labor hours. At normal capacity, budgeted fixed overhead costs were $66,000, and budgeted variable overhead was $42,900.

Required -

(a) Compute the total, price, and quantity variances for (1) materials and (2) labor.

(b) Compute the total overhead variance.

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