Fixed overhead production volume variance for the period


Use the following information to answer questions 1 and 2

Heart Ltd. applies overhead on the basis of machine hours. One and one�half (1.5) machine hours are required for each unit of product. The master budget showed planned production of 6,000 units for the upcoming period, with manufacturing overhead budgeted at $205,200 of which 25% is fixed. Actual results for the period were 6,150 units produced, with 10,100 machine hours used. Actual overhead costs were $158,500 variable and $57,000 fixed.

1. Based on the information provided for Heart Ltd. what is the fixed overhead production volume variance for the period?

a. $1,282 U

b. $4,987 U

c. $5,130 U

d. $1,282 F

e. $4,987 F

2. Based on the information provided for Heart Ltd. what is the over or under applied overhead for the period?

a. $ 182 Under applied

b. $5,170 Under applied

c. $10,300 Over applied

d. $14,780 Over applied

e. $25,080 Over applied

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