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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 or Rate Standard Cost
Direct materials 2.5 ounces $20.00 per ounce $50.00
Direct labor 1.4 hours $12.50 per hour 17.50
Variable manufacturing overhead 1.4 hours $3.50 per hour 4.90
total standard cost $72.40
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During November, the following activity was recorded relative to production of Fludex:

a. Materials purchased, 12,000 ounces at a cost of $225,000.
b. There was no beginning inventory of materials; however, at the end of the month, 2,500 ounces of material remained in ending inventory.
c. The company employs 35 lab technicians to work on the production of Fludex. During November, they worked an average of 160 hours at an average rate of $12 per hour.
d. Variable manufacturing overhead is assigned to Fludex on the basis of direct labor-hours. Variable manufacturing overhead costs during November totaled $18,200.
e. During November, 3,750 good units of Fludex were produced.

The company's management is anxious to determine the efficiency of the Fludex production activities.

Requirement 1:
For direct materials used in the production of Fludex:

(a) 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. Omit the "$" sign in your response.)

Materials quantity variance $ 2500
Materials price variance $ 15000


Materials quantity variance $


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(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?




Requirement 2:
For direct labor employed in the production of Fludex:

(a) 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. Omit the "$" sign in your response.)


Labor rate variance $ Labor rate variance


Labor efficiency variance $ ?


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(b) In the past, the 35 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 20 senior technicians and 15 assistants. During November, the company experimented with fewer senior technicians and more assistants in order to save costs. Would you recommend that the new labor mix be continued?




Requirement 3:

(a) 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 (i.e. zero variance). Input all amounts as positive values. Omit the "$" sign in your response.)


Variable overhead rate variance $ ?


Variable overhead efficiency variance $ ?


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I was able to complete most of it but I need to be walked through how to do the rest. Help

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Mlauni,

I can help you with these if you are around. I'll be on and off for a while. Each of your requirements will start with finding the appropriate formulas. You mentioned that you have done most of the work, so let's go one by one and see what you have calculated - if you still need help.