S1: In standard costing, the 'Labour Efficiency Variance' is calculated as (Standard Hours for Actual Production - Actual Hours Worked) x Standard Rate. S2: If the actual hours worked are less than the standard hours, the variance is favorable. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: In standard costing, the 'Labour Efficiency Variance' is calculated as (Standard Hours for Actual Production - Actual Hours Worked) x Standard Rate. S2: If the actual hours worked are less than the standard hours, the variance is favorable. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S2 only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Both statements are correct. The formula for Labour Efficiency Variance is (SH - AH) x SR. If AH < SH, the result is positive, indicating a favorable variance (less time taken than standard).

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