A Company Is Setting Its Direct Materials and Direct Labor

question 27

Multiple Choice

A company is setting its direct materials and direct labor standards for its leading product.Direct material costs from the supplier are $9 per square foot,net of purchase discount.Freight-in amounts to $0.30 per square foot.Basic wages of the assembly line personnel are $19 per hour.Payroll taxes are approximately 23% of wages.How much is the direct labor cost standard per hour? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

• A) $4.37
• B) $19.00
• C) $23.37
• D) $32.37

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings are the portion of a company's profits that are kept or retained rather than being paid out as dividends to shareholders, used for reinvestment in the business, debt reduction, or other purposes.

Cost of Equity

The return that investors expect for investing in a company's equity, often calculated using models such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

Floatation Costs

Expenses incurred by a company in issuing new securities, including underwriting fees, legal fees, and registration fees.

Tax Effect

The impact of taxation on business and investment decisions, including the influence of taxes on cash flows, investment returns, and financial planning.