Becton Labs, Inc. produces various chemical compounds for Industrial use. One compound, called Fludex, is prepared using on elaborate distilling process. The company has developed standard costs for one unit of Fludex, as follows: Standard Quantity standard Price Standard Or Hours or Rate Coat Direct materials 2.30 ounces 526.00 per ounce $59.80 Direct labor 0.50 hours 514.00 per hour 7.00 Variable manufacturing overhead 0.50 hours 5 3.40 per hour 1.70 Total standard cost per unit 568.50 During November, the following activity was recorded related to the production of Fludex: Inventory a. Materials purchased, 12,500 ounces at a cost of $305,625. b. There was no beginning inventory of materials; however, at the end of the month, 2,800 ounces of material remained in ending c. The company employs 21 lab technicians to work on the production of Fiudex. During November, they each worked an average of 150 hours at an average pay rate of $12.00 per hour. d. Variable manufacturing overhead is assigned to Fludex on the basis of direct labor hours. Variable manufacturing overhead costs during November totaled $4,200. e. During November, the company produced 4,200 units of Fludex. Required: 1. For direct materials: a. Compute the price and quantity variances, b. The materials were purchased from a new supplier who is anxious to enter into a long-term purchase contract. Would you recommend that the company sign the contract? 2. For direct labor a. Compute the rate and efficiency variances b. In the past, the 21 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 4 senior technicians and 17 assistants. During November, the company experimented with fewer senior technicions and more assistants in order to reduce labor costs. Would you recommend that the new labor mix be continued? b. In the past, the 21 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 4 senior technicians and 17 assistants November, the company experimented with fewer senior technicians and more assistants in order to reduce labor costs. recommend that the new labor mix be continued? 3. Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1A Reg 18 Reg 2A Req 2B Req3 For direct materials, compute the price and quantity variances. (Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect (I.e., zero variance), Input all amounts as positive values.) Materials price variance Materials quantity variance s Regia Req 18 > a. Compute the rate and efficiency variances. b. In the past, the 21 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 4 senior technicians and 17 assistants. During November, the company experimented with fewer senior technicians and more assistants in order to reduce labor costs. Would you recommend that the new labor mix be continued? 3. Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg 1A Req 18 Req 2A Reg 2B Reg 3 For direct materials, the materials were purchased from a new supplier who is anxious to enter into a long-term purchase contract. Would you recommend that the company sign the contract? Yes O No 2. For direct labor: a. Compute the rate and efficiency variances. b. In the past, the 21 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 4 senior technicians and 17 assistants. During November, the company experimented with fewer senior technicians and more assistants in order to reduce labor costs. Would y recommend that the new labor mix be continued? 3. Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1A Reg 1B Req 2A Req 28 Reg 3 For direct labor, compute the rate and efficiency variances. (Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect (ie, zero variance). Input all amounts as positive values.) Labor rate variance Labor officiency variance be continued 3. Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1A Req 10 Req 2A Reg 2B Reg 3 In the past, the 21 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 4 senior technicians and 17 assistants. During November, the company experimented with fewer senior technicians and more assistants in order to reduce labor costs. Would you recommend that the new labor mix be continued? Yes ONO 3. Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req1A Req 18 Req 2A Req 28 Reg 3 Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. (Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect (1.e., zero variance). Input all amounts as positive values.) Variable overhead rate variance Variable overhead officiency variance
