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Becton Labs, Incorporated, produces various chemical compounds for industrial use. One compound, called Fludex, has the following standard cost per unit: During November, the following activity was recorded related to the production of Fludex: a. Materials purchased, 10,000 ounces at a cost of $287,000. b. There was no beginning inventory of materials; however, at the end of the month, 3,000 ounces of material remained in ending inventory. c. The company employs 20 lab technicians to work on the production of Fludex. During November, they each worked an average of 130 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 $4,700. e. During November, the company produced 3,400 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 20 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 4 senior technicians and 16 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. ISU nours at an average pay rate or $12. U U per nour. d. Variable manufacturing overhead is assigned to Fludex on the basis of direct labor-hours. Variable manufacturing overhead costs during November totaled $4,700. e. During November, the company produced 3,400 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 20 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 4 senior technicians and 16 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. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. 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. isu nours at an average pay rate or $1 UU per nour. d. Variable manufacturing overhead is assigned to Fludex on the basis of direct labor-hours. Variable manufacturing overhead costs during November totaled $4,700. e. During November, the company produced 3,400 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 20 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 4 senior technicians and 16 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. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. 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? ISU nours at an average pay rate of \$1$4,700. e. During November, the company produced 3,400 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 20 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 4 senior technicians and 16 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. 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