Answer = (A) $ 72,000 F
working notes for the above answer is as under
Lee produce 5000 units during the quarter
Direct materials: 3 pounds per unit;$4 per pound
Direct labor: 5 hours per unit; $15 per hour
Calculation of direct labour cost Variance is as follow
So standered Timing of production of 5,000 units are
= 5,000 units x 5 hour per unit
=25,000 hours
Company actul uses 30,000 direct labour during the quarter
Standered Cost
=30,000 units x 15$ per hour
=$ 450,000
Vrance = Standered cost – actual cost
=$ 450,000 -$ 378,000
=$ 72,000 F