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

question 57

Multiple Choice

Morie Corporation is working on its direct labor budget for the next two months. Each unit of output requires 0.75 direct labor-hours. The direct labor rate is $8.10 per direct labor-hour. The production budget calls for producing 2,000 units in March and 2,300 units in April. The company guarantees its direct labor workers a 40-hour paid work week. With the number of workers currently employed, that means that the company is committed to paying its direct labor work force for at least 1,760 hours in total each month even if there is not enough work to keep them busy. What would be the total combined direct labor cost for the two months?

• A)$28,512.00
• B)$26,406.00
• C)$28,228.50
• D)$26,122.50

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Definitions:

Required Rate of Return

The minimum percentage return an investor expects or requires from an investment to compensate for its risk.

Expected Cash Flows

Forecasted cash receipts and payments over a specified period, often used for investment appraisal.

Rate of Return

The profit or deficit experienced from an investment during a set timeframe, represented as a percent growth from the initial investment value.

Capital Budgeting

The process of planning and managing a firm's long-term investments in projects and assets, considering their potential returns and risks.