Redfield Company uses two types of direct labor for the manufacturing of its products: fabricating and assembly.
Question:
Redfield Company uses two types of direct labor for the manufacturing of its products: fabricating and assembly. Redfield has developed the following standard mix for direct labor, where output is measured in units.
Direct Labor Type | Mix | SP | Standard Cost | ||
Fabricating | 2 hrs. | $25 | $50 | ||
Assembly | 3 | 13 | 39 | ||
Total | 5 hrs. | $89 | |||
Yield | 25 units |
During the second week in April, Redfield produced the following results:
Direct Labor | Type Actual Mix | ||
Fabricating | 25,000 hrs. | ||
Assembly | 55,000 | ||
Total | 80,000 hrs. | ||
Yield | 395,000 units |
Instructions for parts 3 and 4: If a variance is zero, enter "0" and select "Not applicable" from the drop down box.
1. Calculate the yield ratio.
2. Calculate the standard cost per unit of the yield. Round your answers to the nearest cent. $ per unit of yield
3. Calculate the direct labor yield variance. $
Favorable or Unfavorable or Not applicable
4. Calculate the direct labor mix variance. $
Favorable or Unfavorable or Not applicable
Cornerstones of Cost Management
ISBN: 978-1285751788
3rd edition
Authors: Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen