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Chapter 4, Problem 28E
Assume that the inspection activity has an expected cost of $120,000. Expected direct labor hours are 3,000, and expected number of inspections is 600. The best activity rate for inspection is as follows:
- a. $40 per inspection
- b. $40 per hour
- c. $200 per inspection
- d. $200 per hour
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