Becton Labs, Inc., produces various chemical compounds for industrial use. One compound, called Fludex, is prepared using an elaborate distilling process. The company has developed standard costs for one unit of Fludex, as follows: Standard Price or Rate $24.00 per ounce $15.00 per hour s 3.50 per hour Standard Quantity or Hours Standard Cost Direct materials Direct labo Variable manufacturing overhead Total standard cost per unit 2.30 ounces 0.80 hours 0.80 hours $55.20 12.00 2.80 $70.00 During November, the following activity was recorded related to the production of Fludex: a. Materials purchased, 12,500 ounces at a cost of $282,500. b. There was no beginning inventory of materials; however, at the end of the month, 3,000 ounces of material c. The company employs 26 lab technicians to work on the production of Fludex. During November, they each d. Variable manufacturing overhead is assigned to Fludex on the basis of direct labor-hours. Variable manufacturing e. During November, the company produced 4,100 units of Fludex. remained in ending inventory worked an average of 150 hours at an average pay rate of $14.00 per hour overhead costs during November totaled $8,000