Ridgewood Manufacturing is preparing its direct labor budget for the next two months. Each unit of output requires 0.85 direct labor hours, and the direct labor rate is $12 per hour. The production budget forecasts 5,200 units in January and 5,400 units in February. The company guarantees its direct labor workers a 40-hour paid work week, ensuring that the workforce is paid for at least 4,800 hours each month, even if there is insufficient work. What would be the total combined direct labor cost for the two months? a. $111,360 b. $113,760 c. $115,200 d. $124,320

Ridgewood Manufacturing is preparing its direct labor budget for the next two months. Each unit of output requires 0.85 direct labor hours, and the direct labor rate is $12 per hour. The production budget forecasts 5,200 units in January and 5,400 units in February. The company guarantees its direct labor workers a 40-hour paid work week, ensuring that the workforce is paid for at least 4,800 hours each month, even if there is insufficient work. What would be the total combined direct labor cost for the two months? a. $111,360 b. $113,760 c. $115,200 d. $124,320

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Chapter8: Budgeting For Planning And Control

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