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Information on Westcott Company's direct labor costs for a recent month follows:
Standard direct labor rate $3.69
Actual direct labor rate $3.50
Total standard direct labor-hours 9,800
Direct labor efficiency variance $4,100 Unfavorable

What were the actual hours worked during the month, rounded to the nearest hour?

11,311

11,911

10,211

10,911

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The expert examines Westcostt Company's direct labor costs for the standard labor rates.

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Standard direct labor rate $3.69
Actual direct labor rate $3.50
Total standard direct labor-hours ...

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