EXERCISE 10-3 (20 MINUTES)

1. Number of meals prepared ... 4,000Standard direct labor-hours per meal... × 0.25Total direct labor-hours allowed ... 1,000 Standard direct labor cost per hour ... × $9.75Total standard direct labor cost... $9,750Actual cost incurred... $9,600 Total standard direct labor cost (above).... 9,750Total direct labor variance ... $ 150 Favorable