Problem 10-14 Basic Variance Analysis [L010-1, LO10-2, LO10-3] 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 $75.40 7.20 2.10 $84.70 or Hours Cost Direct materials Direct labor Variable manufacturing overhead Total standard cost per unit 2.60 ounces 0.60 hours 0.60 hours or Rate $29.00 per ounce $12.00 per hour 3.50 per hour During November, the following activity was recorded related to the production of Fludex: a. 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 C. The company employs 22 lab techniclans to work on the production of Fludex. During November, they each worked an average of d. Variable manufacturing overhead is assigned to Fludex on the basis of direct labor-hours. Varlable manufacturing overhead costs e. During November, the company produced 4,200 units of Fludex. inventory. 150 hours at an average pay rate of $11.00 per hour during November totaled $5,500. Required: 1. For direct materials: a. Compute the price and quantity varlances. b. The materials were purchased from a new supplier who is anxlous to enter into a long-term purchase contract. Would you recommend that the company sign the contract? 2. For direct labor: a. Compute the rate and efficiency variances. b. In the past, the 22 techniclans employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 5 senior techniclans and 17 assistants. During November, the company experimented with fewer senior techniclans and more assistants in order to reduce labor costs. Would you recommend that the new labor mix be continued? 3. Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances