Questions: A favorable labor rate variance indicates that
Transcript text: A favorable labor rate variance indicates that
Solution
The answer is the third one: the standard rate exceeds the actual rate.
Explanation for each option:
Standard hours exceed actual hours: This option is incorrect because it relates to efficiency variance, not labor rate variance.
The actual rate exceeds the standard rate: This option is incorrect because it would indicate an unfavorable labor rate variance.
The standard rate exceeds the actual rate: This option is correct because a favorable labor rate variance occurs when the actual labor rate paid is less than the standard labor rate.
Actual hours exceed standard hours: This option is incorrect because it relates to efficiency variance, not labor rate variance.
Summary:
A favorable labor rate variance indicates that the standard rate exceeds the actual rate.