A Company Is Setting Its Direct Materials and Direct Labor

question 7

Multiple Choice

A company is setting its direct materials and direct labor standards for its leading product.Direct materials cost from the supplier are $5 per square foot,net of purchase discount.Freight-in amounts to $0.40 per square foot.Basic wages of the assembly line personnel are $17 per hour.Payroll taxes are approximately 22% of wages.Benefits amount to $4 per hour.How much is the direct materials cost standard per square foot?

• A) $5.40
• B) $5.00
• C) $21.00
• D) $26.00

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Definitions:

Net Working Capital

The measure of a business's available short-term resources versus its short-term financial commitments, indicating its near-term financial strength.

Fixed Asset

A fixed asset is a long-term tangible piece of property or equipment that a firm owns and uses in its operations to generate income, and is not expected to be consumed or converted into cash within a year.

Short-Term Debt

Financial obligations that are due to be paid within one year or less.

Cash Flow

The net amount of cash being transferred into and out of a business, critical for assessing its liquidity, operational efficiency, and financial health.