2. For direct labor a. Compute the rate and efficiency variances b. In the past, the 24 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 4 senior technicians and 20 assistants During November, the company experimented with fewer senior technicians and more assistants in order to reduce labor osts. Would you recommend that the new labor mix be continued? . Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1A Req 1B Req 2A Req 2B Req 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 (i.e., zero variance). Input all amounts as positive values.) 16,875 F Materials price variance Materials quantity variance Req 1A Req 1B > Req 1A Req 1B Req 2A Req 2B Req 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 (i.e., zero variance). Input all amounts as positive values.) Labor rate variance Labor efficiency variance KReq 1B Req 2B