Great, Inc. produced 1,000 units of the company's product in 2016. The standard quantity of direct materials was three yards of cloth per unit at a standard coat of $1.30 par yard. The accounting records showed that 2, 500 yards of cloth wore used and the company paid $1.35 per yard. Standard time was two direct labor hours per unit at a standard rate of $10.75 per direct labor hour. Employees worried 1, 500 hours and were paid $10.25 per hour. Requirements What are the benefits of setting cost standards? Calculate the direct materials cost variance and the direct materials efficiency variance as well as the direct labor cost and efficiency variances. Requirement 1. What are the benefits of setting cost standards? Standard costing helps managers do the following: _______