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The data below relate to the month of April for Monroe,Inc. ,which uses a standard cost system and a two-variance analysis of factory overhead: The data below relate to the month of April for Monroe,Inc. ,which uses a standard cost system and a two-variance analysis of factory overhead:   What was Monroe's production-volume variance for April? A) $4,250 favorable B) $4,250 unfavorable C) $52,812.50 favorable D) $52,812.50 unfavorable What was Monroe's production-volume variance for April?


A) $4,250 favorable
B) $4,250 unfavorable
C) $52,812.50 favorable
D) $52,812.50 unfavorable

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The following information is available from the Arugula Company: The following information is available from the Arugula Company:   Assuming that Arugula uses a three-variance analysis of overhead variances,what is the efficiency variance? A) $500 unfavorable B) $475 unfavorable C) $975 unfavorable D) $175 unfavorable Assuming that Arugula uses a three-variance analysis of overhead variances,what is the efficiency variance?


A) $500 unfavorable
B) $475 unfavorable
C) $975 unfavorable
D) $175 unfavorable

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The following information pertains to the Braun Company for March: The following information pertains to the Braun Company for March:   Using the four-variance method of factory overhead variance analysis,what is the variable overhead efficiency variance? A) $1,200 unfavorable B) $200 unfavorable C) $1,000 favorable D) $200 favorable Using the four-variance method of factory overhead variance analysis,what is the variable overhead efficiency variance?


A) $1,200 unfavorable
B) $200 unfavorable
C) $1,000 favorable
D) $200 favorable

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What type of direct material variances for price and quantity will arise if the actual number of pounds of materials used exceeds standard pounds allowed but actual cost was less than standard cost? What type of direct material variances for price and quantity will arise if the actual number of pounds of materials used exceeds standard pounds allowed but actual cost was less than standard cost?   A) Favorable Favorable B) Unfavorable Favorable C) Favorable Unfavorable D) Unfavorable Unfavorable


A) Favorable Favorable
B) Unfavorable Favorable
C) Favorable Unfavorable
D) Unfavorable Unfavorable

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The following information pertains to the Braun Company for March: The following information pertains to the Braun Company for March:   Using the four-variance method of factory overhead variance analysis,what is the fixed overhead spending variance? A) $1,200 favorable B) $1,800 unfavorable C) $3,000 favorable D) $1,200 unfavorable Using the four-variance method of factory overhead variance analysis,what is the fixed overhead spending variance?


A) $1,200 favorable
B) $1,800 unfavorable
C) $3,000 favorable
D) $1,200 unfavorable

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Lee Company's direct labor costs for the month of February follow: Lee Company's direct labor costs for the month of February follow:   What was Lee's standard direct labor rate? A) $9.50 B) $9.75 C) $9.40 D) $9.25 What was Lee's standard direct labor rate?


A) $9.50
B) $9.75
C) $9.40
D) $9.25

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The actual hourly rate paid above or below the standard hourly rate,multiplied by the actual number of hours worked is the:


A) Labor rate variance.
B) Labor efficiency variance.
C) Labor usage variance.
D) Labor direct variance.

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In a three-variance method of factory overhead analysis,the variance that measures the difference between the factory overhead applied and the actual hours worked multiplied by the standard rate is the:


A) Production-volume variance.
B) Quantity variance.
C) Spending variance.
D) Efficiency variance.

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Thomas Company uses a standard cost system and recognizes the materials purchase price variance at the time materials are purchased.Information for raw materials for Product RBI for the month of October follows: Thomas Company uses a standard cost system and recognizes the materials purchase price variance at the time materials are purchased.Information for raw materials for Product RBI for the month of October follows:   What is the materials purchase price variance? A) $590 favorable B) $590 unfavorable C) $600 favorable D) $600 unfavorable What is the materials purchase price variance?


A) $590 favorable
B) $590 unfavorable
C) $600 favorable
D) $600 unfavorable

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In the three-variance method of factory overhead analysis,what standard cost variance represents the difference between actual factory overhead incurred and budgeted factory overhead based on actual hours worked?


A) Production-volume variance
B) Efficiency variance
C) Spending variance
D) Quantity variance

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Ben's Climbing Gear,Inc.has direct material costs as follows: Ben's Climbing Gear,Inc.has direct material costs as follows:   What was Ben's standard quantity of material allowed? A) 18,000 B) 24,000 C) 20,000 D) 22,000 What was Ben's standard quantity of material allowed?


A) 18,000
B) 24,000
C) 20,000
D) 22,000

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If a company uses a two-variance analysis for overhead variances and uses a predetermined rate for absorbing manufacturing overhead,the production-volume variance is the:


A) Underapplied or overapplied variable cost element of overhead.
B) Underapplied or overapplied fixed cost element of overhead.
C) Difference in budgeted costs and actual costs of fixed overhead items.
D) Difference in budgeted costs and actual costs of variable overhead items.

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Which of the following is not likely to have caused a materials price variance?


A) The vendor from whom we always bought component XYZ closed and we found a new one.
B) One of the workers inadvertently cut several pieces of steel to the wrong length.
C) We started using a higher grade of lumber in our process.
D) Higher oil prices have increased the costs of shipping the ingredients to us.

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Factors to be considered in setting materials standards include all of the following except:


A) Trend of prices of raw materials.
B) Historical costs.
C) Time necessary to assemble parts.
D) New production processes or market developments.

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Rhodes Corporation manufactures a product with the following standard costs: Rhodes Corporation manufactures a product with the following standard costs:   Standards are based on normal monthly production involving 2,000 direct labor hours (500 units of output). The following information pertains to the month of July:    a.Compute the budgeted fixed overhead. b.Assuming Rhodes uses the two-variance method of analyzing factory overhead,computer the following variances for the month of July,indicating whether each variance is favorable or unfavorable: (1) Factory overhead flexible-budget variance (2) Factory overhead production-volume variance Standards are based on normal monthly production involving 2,000 direct labor hours (500 units of output). The following information pertains to the month of July: Rhodes Corporation manufactures a product with the following standard costs:   Standards are based on normal monthly production involving 2,000 direct labor hours (500 units of output). The following information pertains to the month of July:    a.Compute the budgeted fixed overhead. b.Assuming Rhodes uses the two-variance method of analyzing factory overhead,computer the following variances for the month of July,indicating whether each variance is favorable or unfavorable: (1) Factory overhead flexible-budget variance (2) Factory overhead production-volume variance a.Compute the budgeted fixed overhead. b.Assuming Rhodes uses the two-variance method of analyzing factory overhead,computer the following variances for the month of July,indicating whether each variance is favorable or unfavorable: (1) Factory overhead flexible-budget variance (2) Factory overhead production-volume variance

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A manufacturer generally wants to set a standard that:


A) Can be achieved only under the most efficient operating conditions.
B) Is high enough to provide motivation and promote efficiency,but is still attainable.
C) Makes no allowance for normal waste or spoilage.
D) None of these is correct.

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RHO Company began its operations on January 1 and produces a single product that sells for $10.25 per unit.Standard capacity is 80,000 units per year.The 80,000 units were produced and 70,000 units were sold during the year. Manufacturing costs and selling and administrative expenses follow: RHO Company began its operations on January 1 and produces a single product that sells for $10.25 per unit.Standard capacity is 80,000 units per year.The 80,000 units were produced and 70,000 units were sold during the year. Manufacturing costs and selling and administrative expenses follow:   What is the standard cost of manufacturing a unit of product? A) $6.50 B) $7.00 C) $5.50 D) $6.00 What is the standard cost of manufacturing a unit of product?


A) $6.50
B) $7.00
C) $5.50
D) $6.00

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Kale Corporation's budgeted fixed factory overhead costs are $25,000 per month plus a variable factory overhead rate of $8.00 per direct labor hour.The standard direct labor hours allowed for November production were 10,000.An analysis of the factory overhead indicates that in November Kale had a favorable flexible-budget variance of $1,500 and an unfavorable production-volume variance of $500.Kale uses a two-variance analysis of overhead variances. The actual factory overhead incurred in October is:


A) $105,500.
B) $104,500.
C) $106,500.
D) $103,500.

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The following information pertains to Skandalis Company's production of one unit of its manufactured product during the month of June: The following information pertains to Skandalis Company's production of one unit of its manufactured product during the month of June:   (a)The materials price variance is recognized when materials are purchased.Compute materials price and quantity variances and labor rate and efficiency variances. (b)Prepare the journal entries to record: (1)the purchase of the materials, (2)putting materials into production,and (3)direct labor costs. (a)The materials price variance is recognized when materials are purchased.Compute materials price and quantity variances and labor rate and efficiency variances. (b)Prepare the journal entries to record: (1)the purchase of the materials, (2)putting materials into production,and (3)direct labor costs.

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Earl Company's direct labor costs for the month of January follow: Earl Company's direct labor costs for the month of January follow:   What was Earl's direct labor efficiency variance? A) $6,500 favorable B) $6,400 unfavorable C) $1,800 favorable D) $6,400 favorable What was Earl's direct labor efficiency variance?


A) $6,500 favorable
B) $6,400 unfavorable
C) $1,800 favorable
D) $6,400 favorable

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