Rodriguez, Inc., is preparing its direct labor budget for 2014 from the following production budget based on a calendar year.

Quarter Units Quarter Units 1 20,000 3 35,000 2 25,000 4 30,000 Each unit requires 1.5 hours of direct labor.

Instructions Prepare a direct labor budget for 2014. Wage rates are expected to be $16 for the first 2 quarters and $18 for quarters 3 and 4.

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