Oakridge Manufacturing is preparing its direct labor budget for the next two months. Each unit of output requires 0.75 direct labor hours, and the direct labor rate is $15 per hour. The production budget forecasts 6,800 units in March and 7,000 units in April. The company guarantees its direct labor workers a 40-hour paid work week, ensuring that the workforce is paid for at least 5,200 hours each month, even if there is insufficient work. What would be the total combined direct labor cost for the two months? a. $147,600 b. $156,750 c. $159,750 d. $162,000

Oakridge Manufacturing is preparing its direct labor budget for the next two months. Each unit of output requires 0.75 direct labor hours, and the direct labor rate is $15 per hour. The production budget forecasts 6,800 units in March and 7,000 units in April. The company guarantees its direct labor workers a 40-hour paid work week, ensuring that the workforce is paid for at least 5,200 hours each month, even if there is insufficient work. What would be the total combined direct labor cost for the two months? a. $147,600 b. $156,750 c. $159,750 d. $162,000

Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)

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Chapter8: Budgeting For Planning And Control

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