The standard number of hours that should have been worked for the output attained is 6000 direct labor hours and the actual number of direct labor hours worked was 6300. If the direct labor price variance was $3150 unfavorable and the standard rate of pay was $9 per direct labor hour what was the actual rate of pay for direct labor?

A) $8.50 per direct labor hour
B) $7.50 per direct labor hour
C) $9.50 per direct labor hour
D) $9.00 per direct labor hour

Direct Labor Price Variance

A measure of the difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the standard cost of direct labor multiplied by the actual hours worked.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in manufacturing a product or providing a service, often used to allocate labor costs to products or services.

Standard Rate of Pay

The fixed amount of money paid to employees for a specific job or activity, typically expressed on an hourly or annual basis.