Milano Corporation Is Working on Its Direct Labor Budget for the Next

question 26

Multiple Choice

Milano Corporation is working on its direct labor budget for the next two months. Each unit of output requires 0.50 direct labor-hours. The direct labor rate is $9.80 per direct labor-hour. The production budget calls for producing 6,400 units in October and 6,300 units in November. If the direct labor work force is fully adjusted to the total direct labor-hours needed each month, what would be the total combined direct labor cost for the two months?

• A)$30,870
• B)$31,360
• C)$62,230
• D)$31,115

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Definitions:

Welfare Economics

The study of how the allocation of resources affects economic well-being.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually pay.

Consumer Surplus

The rift between the financial input consumers are willing to make for acquiring a good or service and the actual amount they spend.

Demand

Represents the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices over a given period.