production volume variance analysis and sales volume variance
marissa desingns, lnc., makes jewelry in the shape of geometric patterns.
Each piece is handmade and takes an average of 1.5 hours to produce because of the intricate design and scrollwork. marissa uses direct labor-hours to allpcate the overhead cost to production.
fixed overhead costs, including rent, depreciation, supervisory salaries, and other production expenses,
are budgeted at 10,800 per month.
these costs are incurred for a facility large enough to produce 1,200 pieces of jewelry a month.