What is the variable overhead efficiency variance


Problem: Petunia Company gathered the following data for last year's operations:

Units produced - 60,000

Direct labour  - 30,000 hours @ $9. 00 per hour

Actual variable overhead  - $150,000

The company employs a standard costing system.  During the year, a variable overhead rate of $4.50 per hour was used.  The labour standard requires a half hour per unit produced.

Refer to Petunia Company. What is the variable overhead efficiency variance?

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