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1. Becton Labs, Incorporated, produces various chemical compounds for industrial use. One compound, called Fludex, has the following standard cost per unit:
Standard Quantity or Hours | Standard Price or Rate | Standard Cost | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Direct materials | 2.30 | ounces | $ 17.00 | per ounce | $ 39.10 |
Direct labor | 0.60 | hours | $ 13.00 | per hour | 7.80 |
Variable manufacturing overhead | 0.60 | hours | $ 2.50 | per hour | 1.50 |
Total standard cost per unit | $ 48.40 |
During November, the following activity was recorded related to the production of Fludex:
- Materials purchased, 11,500 ounces at a cost of $178,825.
- There was no beginning inventory of materials; however, at the end of the month, 3,150 ounces of material remained in ending inventory.
- The company employs 17 lab technicians to work on the production of Fludex. During November, they each worked an average of 160 hours at an average pay rate of $11.50 per hour.
- Variable manufacturing overhead is assigned to Fludex on the basis of direct labor-hours. Variable manufacturing overhead costs during November totaled $3,000.
- During November, the company produced 3,500 units of Fludex.
Required:
- For direct materials:
- Compute the price and quantity variances.
- 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?
- For direct labor:
- Compute the rate and efficiency variances.
- In the past, the 17 technicians employed in the production of Fludex consisted of 4 senior technicians and 13 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?
- Compute the variable overhead rate and efficiency variances.
Explanation & Answer
Attached is the document showing the solution for the finance questions provided.
Finance Questions
1. Direct Materials
Compute the Price and Quantity Variances
Price Variance:
Materials Price Variance = ($15.55−$17.00) × 11,500 = −$16,675 (Favorable)
Quantity Variance:
Materials Quantity Variance = (8,350−8,050) × $17.00 = $5,100 (Unfavorable)
Should the Company Sign a Long-...
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