Labour Mix Variance Formula

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Labour Mix Variance is a concept used in cost accounting to assess the difference between the actual and budgeted labor mix. Check FAQs
LMV=SR(RSR-AT)
LMV - Labour Mix Variance?SR - Standard Rate?RSR - Reversed Standard Rate?AT - Actual Time?

Labour Mix Variance Example

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Here is how the Labour Mix Variance equation looks like.

15540Edit=140Edit(115Edit-4Edit)
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Labour Mix Variance Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Labour Mix Variance?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
LMV=SR(RSR-AT)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
LMV=140(115-4)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
LMV=140(115-4)
LAST Step Evaluate
LMV=15540

Labour Mix Variance Formula Elements

Variables
Labour Mix Variance
Labour Mix Variance is a concept used in cost accounting to assess the difference between the actual and budgeted labor mix.
Symbol: LMV
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Standard Rate
Standard Rate refers to the amount paid per hour for work, often determined by industry standards or local laws.
Symbol: SR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Reversed Standard Rate
Reversed Standard Rate is the minimum wage or adjustments to industry standards.
Symbol: RSR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Actual Time
Actual Time refers to the time taken to produce an item on a production line versus the planned production time.
Symbol: AT
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Labour Mix Variance?

Labour Mix Variance evaluator uses Labour Mix Variance = Standard Rate*(Reversed Standard Rate-Actual Time) to evaluate the Labour Mix Variance, Labour Mix Variance measures the difference between the actual labour mix and the budgeted labour mix. Labour Mix Variance is denoted by LMV symbol.

How to evaluate Labour Mix Variance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Labour Mix Variance, enter Standard Rate (SR), Reversed Standard Rate (RSR) & Actual Time (AT) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Labour Mix Variance

What is the formula to find Labour Mix Variance?
The formula of Labour Mix Variance is expressed as Labour Mix Variance = Standard Rate*(Reversed Standard Rate-Actual Time). Here is an example- 15540 = 140*(115-4).
How to calculate Labour Mix Variance?
With Standard Rate (SR), Reversed Standard Rate (RSR) & Actual Time (AT) we can find Labour Mix Variance using the formula - Labour Mix Variance = Standard Rate*(Reversed Standard Rate-Actual Time).
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