A Manual Process Takes 18 Minutes of Direct Labor Time

Multiple Choice

A manual process takes 18 minutes of direct labor time and six pounds of material to produce a product.Automating the process requires 12 minutes of machine time and 5 pounds of material.The cost per labor hour is $9,the cost per machine hour is $7,and the cost per pound of materials is $11. Find the nonvalue-added cost for the above situation.

A) $2.40 per unit
B) $9.00 per unit
C) $12.30 per unit
D) $1.70 per unit