Question: Direct MaterialAluminum 4 sheets @ $ 4 $ 1 6 Copper 3 sheets @ $ 8 2 4 Direct labor 7 hours @ $ 1

Direct MaterialAluminum4sheets @ $4$16Copper3sheets @ $824Direct labor7hours @ $16112Variable overhead5machine hours @ $630Fixed overhead5machine hours @ $420
Overhead rates were based on normal monthly capacity of 6,000 machine hours.
During November, the company produced only 850 units because of a labor strike, which occurred during union contract negotiations. After the dispute was settled, the company scheduled overtime to try to meet regular production levels. The following costs were incurred in November:
MaterialAluminum4,000sheets purchased @ $3.80Used3,500sheetsCopper3,000sheets purchased @ $8.40Used2,600sheets
Direct LaborRegular time5,200hours @ $16(pre-contract settlement)Regular time900hours @ $17(post-contract settlement)
Variable Overhead$23,300(based on4,175machine hours)
Fixed Overhead$18,850(based on4,175machine hours)

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