Mason, Inc. uses a standard costing system. Overhead costs are allocated based on direct labour hours. The standard variable overhead and fixed overhead rates are $1 and $5 per direct labour hour, respectively. Data relevant for the current period include: The direct labour price variance is:
A) $30,000 Favourable
B) $30,000 Unfavourable
C) $75,000 Unfavourable
D) $78,000 Unfavourable

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Mason, Inc. uses a standard costing system. Overhead costs are allocated based on direct labour hours. The standard variable overhead and fixed overhead rates are $1 and $5 per direct labour hour, respectively. Data relevant for the current period include:  The direct labour price variance is:
A) $30,000 Favourable 
B) $30,000 Unfavourable 
C) $75,000 Unfavourable 
D) $78,000 Unfavourable

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The Answer of Mason, Inc. uses a standard costing system. Overhead costs are allocated based on direct labour hours. The standard variable overhead and fixed overhead rates are $1 and $5 per direct labour hour, respectively. Data relevant for the current period include:  The direct labour price variance is:
A) $30,000 Favourable 
B) $30,000 Unfavourable 
C) $75,000 Unfavourable 
D) $78,000 Unfavourable