Dave Rigby Is Paid $30 an Hour for Straight-Time and $40

question 158

Multiple Choice

Dave Rigby is paid $30 an hour for straight-time and $40 an hour for overtime.One week he worked 45 hours,which included 5 hours of overtime,and 3 hours of idle time caused by material shortages.What is the direct labor cost incurred to the company?

• A) $1,260
• B) $1,400
• C) $1,310
• D) $1,210

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