Becton Labs, Incorporated, produces various chemical compounds for industrial use. One compound, called Fludex, is prepared using an elaborate distiling process. The company has developed standard costs for one unit of Fludex, as follows: During November, the following activity was recorded related to the production of Fludex: a. Materials purchased, 13,500 ounces at a cost of $361,800. b. There was no beginning inventory of materials: however, at the end of the month, 2900 ounces of material remained in ending inventory. c. The company employs 21 lab technicians to work on the production of Fludex. During November, they each worked an average of 140 hours at an average pay rate of $11.50 per hour. d. Variable manufacturing ovemead is assigned to Fludex on the basis of direct labor-hours. Variable manufacturing overhead costs during November totaled $4,400. e. During November, the company produced 4.200 units of Fiudex. Requlred: 1. For direct materials: a. Compute the price and quantity variances. b. The materiais were purchased from a new supplier who is anxious to enter into a iongterm 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 3 senior technicians and 18 assistants. During Novembec, 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. For direct materials, compute the price and quanbity variances. (tindicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for