Becton Labs, Incorporated, produces various chemical compounds for industrial use. One compound, called Fludex, has the following standard cost per unit Direct materials Direct labor Variable manufacturing overhead Total standard cost per unit Standard Quantity or Hours 2.30 ounces 0.50 hours 0.50 hours Standard Cost Standard Price or Rate $26.00 per ounce $ 14.00 per hour $ 3.40 per hour $ 59.80 7.00 1.70 $68.50 During November, the following activity was recorded related to the production of Fludex: 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. inventory The company employs 21 lab technicians to work on the production of Fludex. 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 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 technicians and more assistants in order to reduce labor costs. Would you recommend the new labor mix be continued? 3. Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Book you recommend 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. Required 1A Required 18 Required 2A Required 28 Required 3 For direct materials, compute the price and quantity variances. Note: 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 Required A Required 18 > 3. Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1A Required 18 Required 2A Required 28 Required 3 The materials were purchased from a new supplier who is anxious to enter into a long-term purchase contract. Would you recommend the company sign the contract? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1A Required 18 Required 2A Required 28 Required 3 For direct labor, compute the rate and efficiency variances. Note: 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. Labor rate variance Labor efficiency variance < Required 1B Required 28 > eBook 3. Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1A Required 18 Required 2A Required 2B Required 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 the new labor mix be continued? Book 3. Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1A Required 1B Required 2A Required 2B Required 3 Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Note: Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect zero variance). Input all amounts as positive values. Vanable overhead rate variance Variable overhead efficiency variance < Required 2B Required 3>