Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 177

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Pearl Corp. applies manufacturing overhead costs to products at a budgeted indirect-cost rate of $60 per direct manufacturing labor-hour. A retail outlet has requested a bid on a special order of a necklace. Estimates for this order include: Direct materials of $50,000; 400 direct manufacturing labor-hours at $20 per hour; and a 30% markup rate on total manufacturing costs.
-Estimated total product costs for this special order equal ________.

• A) $96,000
• B) $76,000
• C) $80,000
• D) $82,000

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Definitions:

Stabilization Policy

Government strategies aimed at reducing economic volatility and maintaining stable economic growth, including measures such as fiscal and monetary policy adjustments.

Economists

Professionals who study the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, often analyzing economic issues and policies.

Lags

Delays between the initiation of a policy or action and its effects or outcomes.

Lean Against The Wind

Lean against the wind is a policy approach where monetary or fiscal policies are used counter-cyclically to stabilize the economy, reducing excessive growth in booms and supporting growth in recessions.