Tatham Corporation produces a single product. The standard costs for one unit of its Clan product are as follows: Direct materials (8 pounds at $0.70 per pound) $5.60
Direct labor (2 hours at $8 per hour) 16.00
Variable manufacturing overhead
(2 hours at $7 per hour) 1,400
Total 3,560
During November Year 2, 3,500 units of Clan were produced. The costs associated with November operations were as follows:
Material purchased (35,000 pounds at $0.80 per pound) 28,000
Material used in production (31,500 pounds)
Direct labor (7,500 hours at $7.50 per hour) 56,250
Variable manufacturing overhead incurred 55,500
What is the variable overhead efficiency variance for Clan for November Year 2?
1. $3,500 favorable.
2. $3,500 unfavorable.
3. $4,000 favorable.
4. $4,000 unfavorable.

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