Answer and Explanation:
The preparation is presented below;
a. For a static budget report
Product line Budget Actual Difference
Direct labor $200,000 $206,000 $6,000 unfavorable
(10,000 direct labor hours × $20 per hour)
It is unfavorable as the budget is less than the actual
b. For a flexible budget report
Product line Budget Actual Difference
Direct labor $208,000 $206,000 $2,000 favorable
(10,400 direct labor hours × $20 per hour)
It is favorable as the budget is more than the actual