
Answer: 12%
Explanation:
Given the following ;
Expected direct labor cost=$90000
Expected production = 15000 units.
Production time per unit of direct labor 0.5 hours
Therefore, total direct labor required to produce 15,000 units
Total direct labor hour = 15,000 Ă— 0.5 = 7500 labor hours.
Therefore, Budgeted direct labor rate % is given by;
Expected direct labor cost Ă· Total direct labor(hour)
$90,000 Ă· 7500 = 12%