Whaler Utilizes Automated Machines to Sew Sails for Its Whaling

question 110

Multiple Choice

Whaler utilizes automated machines to sew sails for its whaling ships. The manufacturing records indicate the Model Z7B sail uses $4,140 of fabric, requires 3 direct labor hours to finish and tie off threads and 8 hours of machine sewing time. The direct labor rate averages $14.00 per hour. Manufacturing overhead is added to the product cost of a sail based on a rate of $45 per machine hour. The company applies a 30% markup on cost. What is the sales price of a Model Z7B sail?

• A)$4,542.00.
• B)$5,382.00.
• C)$5,612.10.
• D)$5,904.60.

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