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The Carl Care Company established the following direct labour cost standards for one unit of product Z: •Standard hours: 1.5 hours •Standard rate: $20 per hour •Standard cost: $30 (1.5 hours @ $20 per hour) During the month of July, 20,000 direct labour hours were worked, and 12,500 units of product Z were manufactured. The total wages related to direct labour in July were $405,000. The direct labour rate variance for July was:

Correct Answer: $5,000 unfavourable

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Management Accounting MCQ: The Carl Care Company established the following direct labour cost standards for one unit of product Z: •Standard hours: 1.5 hours •Standard rate: $20 per hour •Standard cost: $30 (1.5 hours @ $20 per hour) During the month of July, 20,000 direct labour hours were worked, and 12,500 units of product Z were manufactured. The total wages related to direct labour in July were $405,000. The direct labour rate variance for July was: | Extra Education