Standard Cost System-Materials and Labor Variances

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Standard cost system-materials and labor variances
The Hemlock Corporation produces a single product.The company has developed the following standards for labor and materials: During the past month,the company purchased 3,500 pounds of direct materials at a total cost of $4,550.All of this material was used in the production of 1,300 units of output.Direct labor cost totaled $40,300 for the month.The following variances have been computed: Compute the following.If the result is a variance indicate whether it is favorable or unfavorable.If necessary,round your answers.
(a)The standard price of materials ________________.
(b)The standard quantity of materials allowed per unit of output _________.
(c)The actual direct labor cost per hour for the month _____________.
(d)The labor rate variance _____________________.