A Company Is Setting Its Direct Materials and Direct Labor

Multiple Choice

A company is setting its direct materials and direct labor standards for its leading product.Direct materials cost from the supplier are $5 per square foot,net of purchase discount.Freight-in amounts to $0.40 per square foot.Basic wages of the assembly line personnel are $17 per hour.Payroll taxes are approximately 22% of wages.Benefits amount to $4 per hour.How much is the direct materials cost standard per square foot?

A) $5.40
B) $5.00
C) $21.00
D) $26.00