Asked by Cassandra Matthews on Jun 11, 2024

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The variable overhead rate variance for supplies is closest to:

A) $10,828 F
B) $10,947 U
C) $10,828 U
D) $10,947 F

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost allocated, based on the actual amount of the allocation base used.

Supplies

Materials and items used in the daily operations of a business that do not directly become part of the final product.

  • Gain an understanding of variable overhead variances and master the techniques to compute them.
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Jefrey QuirozJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
AH × AR = $123,642
Variable overhead rate variance = (AH × AR)? (AH × SR)
= ($123,642)? (79,100 hours × $1.70 per hour)
= $123,642 ? $134,470
= $10,828 F