Figure 7-3

Multiple Choice

Figure 7-3.Hamilton Company manufactures engines. Hamilton produces all the parts necessary for its engines except for one electronic component, which is purchased from two local suppliers: Traynor Inc. and Bello Company. Both suppliers are reliable and rarely deliver late; however, Traynor sells the component for $10.00 per unit and Bello sells the same component for $8.95. Hamilton purchases 70% of its components from Bello, because of the lower price. The total annual demand is 75,000 units.
-Refer to Figure 7-3. Calculate the activity rate for inspecting components based on sampling hours.

A) $78 per hour
B) $72 per hour
C) $77.25 per hour
D) $80 per hour
E) $76 per hour