Becton Labs produces various chemical compounds

Becton Labs, Inc., produces various chemical compounds for industrial use. One compound, called Rludex, is prepared using an elaborate distiling process. The company has developed standard costs for one unit of Fludex, as follows: St Price or Rat Cost Direct naterials Direct Labor Variable manufacturing overhead Total standard cost per unit 2.20 ounces 0.80 hours 0.80 hours $16.00 per ounce$35.20 9.60 s 2.50 per hour2.00 $46.80 812.00 pex hour During November, the following activity was recorded related to the production of Fludex: a Materials purchased, 11,000 ounces at a cost of $160.600 b There was no begiing inventory of materials: however. at the end of the month. 3,300 ounces of material remained in ending inventory c The company employs 23 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 $11.00 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 3,500 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 23 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 7 senior technicians and 16 assistants. During November, the company experimented with fewer senior techinicians 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