It is now 8:30 a.m. The executive committee meeting starts in just one hour; you realize that to avoid looking like a bungling fool you must somehow generate the necessary "backup" data for the variances before the meeting begins. Without backup data it will be impossible to lead the discussion or answer any questions..1. How many units were produced last period?2. How many pounds of direct material were purchased and used in production?3. What was the actual cost per pound of material? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)4. How many actual direct labor-hours were worked during the period?5. What was the actual rate paid per direct labor-hour? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)6. How much actual variable manufacturing overhead cost was incurred during the period?

Handyman focus on promotion rather than using the other stores strategy of word-of-mouth.different types of promotion: advertising, public relations, direct selling and sales promotions.a temporary reduction in the price, such as 50% off.offers a brand at a lower price. price reduction may be a percentage marked on the package.coupons: coupons have become a standard mechanism for sales promotions.a coupon booklet is inserted into the local newspaper for delivery.on checkout the customer is given a coupon based on products purchasedthe consumer is automatically entered into the contest/event by purchasing the product.displays: -a sign that juts into the aisle from the shelf.a sign that sways when a consumer walks by it.a bin full of products dumped inside.a board on which messages are written in crayon.consumers get one sample for free, after their trial and then could decide whether to buy or not.