Answer:
Works in process is $198000
Direct labor time variance is $9000 U
Direct labor rate variance is $4000 F
Wages payable is $202400
Explanation:
Given that:
Unit produced = 5000 units
Direct labor hours= 2.2 hours
Direct labor rate = $18 per hour
Actual hours = 11500 hours
Actual rate = $17.6
Therefore on March 31:
Works in process = Unit produced Ă— direct labor hours Ă— direct labor rate = Â 5000 Ă— 2.2 hours Ă— $18 per hour = $198000
Direct labor time variance = [Actual hours - (Unit produced Ă— direct labor hours)] Ă— Direct labor rate = [11500 - (5000 Ă— 2.2 hrs)] Ă— $18 per hour = $9000 U
Direct labor rate variance = [actual labor rate - direct labor rate] Ă— actual hours = [$17.6 / hr - $18 / hr] Ă— 11500 = $4000 F
Wages payable = Actual hours Ă— Actual rate = $17.6 / hr Ă— 11500 hours = $202400