Use the Following Information for the Next 4 Questions

question 55

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for the next 4 questions.
White, Inc. produces a chemical product whose primary component is purchased on credit and any discounts are always taken. The following material and labor elements make up the costs of the product: Each container of the chemical product contains 5.7 quarts of material. During the process 5% of the material is lost due to waste. Each container of product also requires 1.2 hours of labor. Each day 2 hours are taken for set-up, cleaning, and breaks. Also, the wage rate is $15 per hour and fringes/payroll taxes are 20% of wages. Clients can take a 3% discount if they pay invoices within 10 days; otherwise, the entire invoice amount is due within 30 days. 1 gallon equals 4 quarts.
-The standard quantity of material per finished unit is

• A) 6.0 quarts
• B) 5.4 quarts
• C) 5.7 quarts
• D) 5.415 quarts

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Definitions:

Demand-Pull

A production strategy where production is based on customer demand, pulling products through the manufacturing process to meet specific orders.

Downstream Workstations

Downstream workstations are the subsequent stages or positions in a workflow or production line where additional processing or assembly takes place, following upstream operations.

Backflush Costing

A simplified accounting approach where production costs are flushed back at the end of a production process, used in just-in-time manufacturing environments.

Conversion Costs

The costs incurred to convert raw materials into finished products, typically including labor and manufacturing overhead.