Daughdrill Corporation Is Developing Direct Labor Standards

question 96

Multiple Choice

Daughdrill Corporation is developing direct labor standards. The basic direct labor wage rate is $10.95 per hour. Employment taxes are 9% of the basic wage rate. Fringe benefits are $4.00 per direct labor-hour. The standard rate per direct labor-hour should be:

• A) $5.96
• B) $4.99
• C) $10.95
• D) $15.94

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Definitions:

Underallocated

A situation where resources are not being used in the most efficient way, often leading to missed opportunities in sectors or markets.

Economic Profit

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Demand Schedule

A table that shows the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Total Cost

The complete cost of production, including both fixed and variable costs.