EXERCISE 10-15 (CONTINUED) ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION

2. a. The standard hours allowed for tests performed during the month would be: Blood tests: 0.3 hour per test × 1,800 tests ... 540 hours Smears: 0.15 hour per test × 2,400 tests... 360 hours Total standard hours allowed... 900 hours The variance analysis would be: Actual Hours of Standard Hours Input, at the Allowed for Output, at Actual Rate Actual Hours of Input, at the Standard Rate the Standard Rate (AH × AR) (AH × SR) (SH × SR)