Bonita Industries produces a product that requires 2.6 pounds of materials per unit. The allowance for waste and spoilage per unit is 0.3 pounds and 0.1 pounds, respectively. The purchase price is $4 per pound, but a 2% discount is usually taken. Freight costs are $0.4 per pound, and receiving and handling costs are $0.08 per pound. The hourly wage rate is $12 per hour, but a raise which will average $0.3 will go into effect soon. Payroll taxes are $1.20 per hour, and fringe benefits average $2.40 per hour. Standard production time is 1 hour per unit, and the allowance for rest periods and setup is 0.2 hours and 0.1 hours, respectively. The standard direct materials price per pound is   A. $3.92. B. $4.40. C. $4.48. D. $4.00.

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Bonita Industries produces a product that requires 2.6 pounds of materials per unit. The allowance for waste and spoilage per unit is 0.3 pounds and 0.1 pounds, respectively. The purchase price is $4 per pound, but a 2% discount is usually taken. Freight costs are $0.4 per pound, and receiving and handling costs are $0.08 per pound. The hourly wage rate is $12 per hour, but a raise which will average $0.3 will go into effect soon. Payroll taxes are $1.20 per hour, and fringe benefits average $2.40 per hour. Standard production time is 1 hour per unit, and the allowance for rest periods and setup is 0.2 hours and 0.1 hours, respectively.

The standard direct materials price per pound is

 

A. $3.92.
B. $4.40.
C. $4.48.
D. $4.00.
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