EXERCISE 11-15 (15 MINUTES)

3. Variance Volume = the predetermined Fixed portion of overhead rate Denominator hours - hours Standard allowed

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= $6 per MH (45,000 MHs - 42,000 MHs)

= $18,000 U

Alternative solution to parts 1-3:

Actual Fixed

Overhead Cost Budgeted Fixed

Overhead Cost Fixed Overhead Cost Applied

to Work in Process

$267,000* $270,000 1 42,000 MHs 2 × $6 per MH 3

= $252,000

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Budget Variance,

$3,000 F* Volume Variance,

$18,000 U

1 $267,000 + $3,000 = $270,000.

2 14,000 units × 3 MHs per unit = 42,000 MHs

3 $270,000 ÷ 45,000 denominator MHs = $6 per MH

*Given.