Theresa Corporation, Which Manufactures Baskets, Is Developing Direct Labor Standards

question 99

Multiple Choice

Theresa Corporation, which manufactures baskets, is developing direct labor standards. The basic direct labor rate is $21.00 per hour. Payroll taxes are 9% of the basic direct labor rate, while fringe benefits such as vacation and health care insurance, are $4.00 per hour. What is the standard rate per direct labor hour?

• A)$26.89
• B)$21.00
• C)$22.89
• D)$25.00

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