Answer:
$
Standard total overhead cost (0.5 hr x 25,000 x $3.29) 41,125
Less: Actual total overhead cost ($21,000 + $18,000) 39,000
Total overhead variance 2,125(F)
Standard overhead application rate
= Budgeted overhead
Budgeted direct labour hours
= $115,150
35,000 hours
= $3.29 per direct labour hour
Explanation:
Total overhead variance is the difference between standard total overhead cost and actual total overhead cost. Standard total overhead cost is the product of standard hours per unit, standard overhead application rate and actual output produced. Actual total overhead cost is the aggregate of actual variable overhead cost and actual fixed overhead cost. Standard overhead application rate is the ratio of budgeted overhead to budgeted direct labour hours (normal capacity).
