Exercise 8-15 (Algo) Direct materials and direct labor variances LO P3 The following information relates to production activities of Mercer Manufacturing for the year. AR = Actual Rate SR= Standard Rate AQ= Actual Quantity SQ= Standard Quantity AP = Actual Price SP= Standard Price (1) Compute the direct materials price and quantity variances. (2) Compute the direct labor rate and efficiency variances. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Compute the direct labor rate and efficiency variances. Note: Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting favorable, unfavorable, or no variance