hi! need parts 1a, 2a, and 3. this is one question. thanks!
Becton Labs, Inc, produces various chemical compounds for industrial use. One compound, called Fludex, is prepared using an elaborate distilling process. The company has developed standard costs for one unit of Fludex, as follows: Standard Quantity Standard Price Standard or Hours or Rate Cost Direct materials 2.66 ounces $29.00 per ounce $75.40 Direct labor 8.60 hours $12.00 per hour 7.20 Variable manufacturing overhead 0.60 hours $ 3.50 per hour 2.10 Total standard cost per unit 584.70 During November, the following activity was recorded related to the production of Fludex o. Materials purchased. 14.000 ounces at a cost of $388,500 b. There was no beginning inventory of materials; however, at the end of the month, 2,950 ounces of material remained in ending Inventory c. The company employs 22 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 $5,500 e. During November the company produced 4,200 units of Fludex. Required: 1. For direct materials - 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 0. Compute the rate and efficiency variances b. In the past, the 22 technicians employed in the production of Flodex consisted of 5 senior technicians and 17 assistants. During ute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg 1A Reg 13 Reg 2A Req 20 Reg 3 For direct materials, compute the price and quantity variances. (Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "f" for favorable. "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect (le, zero variance). Input all amounts as positive values.) Material price variance Materials Quartty variante Reg 10 > Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1A Reg 18 Req 2A Req 28 Reg 3 For direct labor, compute the rate and efficiency variances. (Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect (le, zero variance), Input all amounts as positive values.) Labor rate variance Labor efficiency variance Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg 1A Reg 1B Reg 2A Reg 28 Req Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. (Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect ().e., zero variance). Input all amounts as positive values.) Variable overhead rate varianco Variable overhead officiency variance
