Standard Product Cost, Direct Materials Variance Condiments Company uses standards to control its materials costs. Assume that a batch of ketchup (2,300 pounds) has the following standards: Standard Quantity Standard Price Whole tomatoes 3,800 lbs. $0.46 per lb. Vinegar 210 gal. 2.80 per gal. Corn syrup 18 gal. 10.20 per gal. Salt 84 lbs. 2.60 per lb. The actual materials in a batch may vary from the standard due to tomato characteristics. Assume that the actual quantities of materials for batch 08-99 were as follows: 4,000 lbs. of tomatoes 202 gal. of vinegar 19 gal. of corn syrup 83 lbs. of salt a. Determine the standard unit materials cost per pound for a standard batch. If required, round amounts to the nearest cent.