Asked by Stacey Floyd on Apr 24, 2024

Lido Company's standard and actual costs per unit for the most recent period, during which 500 units were actually produced, are given below:
Lido Company's standard and actual costs per unit for the most recent period, during which 500 units were actually produced, are given below:    All of the materials purchased during the period were used in production during the period. Required:From the foregoing information, compute the following variances. Indicate whether the variance is favorable (F) or unfavorable (U):a. Material price variance.b. Material quantity variance.c. Labor rate variance.d. Labor efficiency variance.e. Variable overhead rate variance.f. Variable overhead efficiency variance. All of the materials purchased during the period were used in production during the period.
Required:From the foregoing information, compute the following variances. Indicate whether the variance is favorable (F) or unfavorable (U):a. Material price variance.b. Material quantity variance.c. Labor rate variance.d. Labor efficiency variance.e. Variable overhead rate variance.f. Variable overhead efficiency variance.

Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected (or standard) cost.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the expected (or budgeted) cost, based on predetermined rates and actual hours worked.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The gap between what was actually spent on variable overhead and what was predicted to be spent, considering the actual activity level.

  • Compute differences between real and expected costs of direct materials and direct labor.
  • Examine and explain the variances in materials price and quantity.
  • Determine and explain variations in direct labor rate and efficiency.