a. Calculate the actual direct labor rate paid per hour during August. b. Calculate the dollar amount of the direct labor efficiency variance for August. c. Calculate the standard direct labor hours allowed for the actual level of activity during August.
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Four Seasons Industries has established direct labor performance standards for its maintenance and repair shop. However, some of the labor records were destroyed during a recent fire. The actual hours worked during August were 2,500, and the total direct labor
a. Calculate the actual direct labor rate paid per hour during August.
b. Calculate the dollar amount of the direct labor efficiency variance for August.
c. Calculate the standard direct labor hours allowed for the actual level of activity during August.
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