In the Manufacturing Plant, Alex Is Paid $40 an Hour

question 105

Essay

In the manufacturing plant, Alex is paid $40 an hour for straight-time and $60 an hour for overtime. One week she worked 54 hours, which included 8 hours of overtime, and 6 hours of idle time caused by material shortages.
Required:
a.What is Alex's total compensation for the week?
b.What amount of compensation would be reported as direct manufacturing labor?
c.What amount of compensation would be reported as manufacturing overhead?

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Definitions:

Fixed Order Cost

Represents the constant expenses associated with placing an order for goods or materials, regardless of the order size.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output decreasing with increasing scale.

Cycle Inventory

The portion of inventory available to meet normal demand during a given period without restocking.

Increase Cost

The rise in expenses associated with the production, acquisition, or maintenance of goods and services.