The Alpha Company Produces Toys for National Distribution

Multiple Choice

The Alpha Company produces toys for national distribution. Standards for a particular toy are:
Materials: 12 ounces per unit at 56¢ per ounce.
Labor: 2 hours per unit at $2.75 per hour.
During the month of December, the company produced 1,000 units. Information for the month follows:
Materials: 14,000 ounces were purchased and used at a total cost of $7,140.
Labor: 2,500 hours worked at a total cost of $8,000.
-The labor rate variance is:

A) $2,500 F
B) $1,125 F
C) $1,125 U
D) $2,500 U