A business plans to manufacture 2,000 watches a month, each taking 0.5 labour hours to produce. What is the total direct labour budget (in hours AND in value £) for the year (12 months) if the direct labour rate is £15 per hour and a pay rise of 12% is awarded three months into the year?

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Problem 7EB: Each unit requires direct labor of 4.1 hours. The labor rate is $13.75 per hour and next years...
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A business plans to manufacture 2,000 watches a month, each taking 0.5 labour hours to produce. What is the total direct labour budget (in hours AND in value £) for the year (12 months) if the direct labour rate is £15 per hour and a pay rise of 12% is awarded three months into the year?

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