Nexus Industries uses a standard costing system to apply manufacturing costs to its production process. In May, Nexus anticipated producing 2050 units with fixed manufacturing overhead costs allocated at $8.4 per direct labor hour with a standard of 2.5 direct labor hours per unit. In May, actual production was 3300 units and actual fixed manufacturing overhead costs were $29,000. What was Nexus' fixed manufacturing overhead budget variance in May?
A)$14,050 favorable
B)$14,050 unfavorable
C)$26,250 favorable
D)$26,250 unfavorable

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The Answer of Nexus Industries uses a standard costing system to apply manufacturing costs to its production process. In May, Nexus anticipated producing 2050 units with fixed manufacturing overhead costs allocated at $8.4 per direct labor hour with a standard of 2.5 direct labor hours per unit. In May, actual production was 3300 units and actual fixed manufacturing overhead costs were $29,000. What was Nexus' fixed manufacturing overhead budget variance in May?
A)$14,050 favorable
B)$14,050 unfavorable
C)$26,250 favorable
D)$26,250 unfavorable

Nexus Industries Uses a Standard Costing System to Apply Manufacturing