Solving for Unknowns
Marvel Company uses a standard cost system. During the past quarter, the following variances were computed:
Marvel applies variable overhead using a standard rate of $2 per direct labor hour allowed. Four direct labor hours are allowed per produced. (Only one type of product is manufactured.) During the quarter, Marvel used 15% more direct labor hours then should have been used.
1. What were the actual direct labor hours worked? The total hours allowed?
2. What is the standard hourly rate for direct labor? The actual hourly rate?