Question 1
Russo Corporation manufactured 17,000 air conditioners during November. The overhead cost-allocation rate is $35.50 per machine-hour. The following variable overhead data pertain to November:
Production | 17,000 units | 19,000 units |
Machine-hours | 8,325 hours | 9,500 hours |
Variable overhead cost per machine-hour: | $35.00 | $35.50 |
What is the variable overhead efficiency variance?
◦ $6,212.50 favorable
◦ $6,212.50 unfavorable
◦ $4,750.00 favorable
◦ $4,750.00 unfavorable
Question 2
Russo Corporation manufactured 21,000 air conditioners during November. The overhead cost-allocation base is $34.25 per machine-hour. The following variable overhead data pertain to November:
Production | 21,000 units | 24,000 units |
Machine-hours | 13,300 hours | 14,400 hours |
Variable overhead cost per machine-hour: | $34.00 | $34.25 |
What is the variable overhead spending variance?
◦ $3,600.00 unfavorable
◦ $3,325.00 unfavorable
◦ $3,600.00 favorable
◦ $3,325.00 favorable