The following data relate to direct labor costs for the current period: Standard costs 5,000...
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The following data relate to direct labor costs for the current period:
| Standard costs | 5,000 hours at $11.00 |
| Actual Costs | 6,500 hours at $10.60 |
What is the direct labor rate variance?
Variances:
When the actual costs differ from the standard costs then variance calculations are often performed. Some examples are the direct labor rate variance and the direct material price variance.
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