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You have been given the following information about the production of Usher Co., and are asked to provide the plant manager with information for a meeting with the vice president of operations.
Direct materials (5 pounds at $4 per pound) | $20.00 |
Direct labor (0.8 hours at $10) | 8.00 |
Variable |
2.40 |
Fixed overhead (0.8 hours at $7 per hour) | 5.60 |
$36.00 |
The following is a variance report for the most recent period of operations.
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(a) How many units were produced during the period?
(b) How many pounds of raw materials were purchased and used during the period?
(c) What was the actual cost per pound of raw materials?
(d) How many actual direct labor hours were worked during the period?
(e) What was the actual rate paid per direct labor hour?
(CGA adapted)
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