Answer:
$11,284 favorable.
Explanation:
With regards to the above, we need to compare the actual overhead paid with the overhead budgeted.
Actual variable overhead paid = $157,700
Budgeted variable overhead [46,940 × $3.60] = $168,984
When we compare the actual variable overhead with budgeted variable overhead, we'll have,
= $157,700 - $168,984
= $11,284 Favourable.
It is favourable because the company paid below the budgeted variable overhead.
Therefore, the variable overhead rate variance is $11,284 favourable.
