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Coronado Industries is planning to sell 1000 boxes of ceramic tile, with production estimated at 970 boxes during May, Each box of tile requires 40 pounds of clay mix and a 0.25 hour of direct labor. Clay mix costs $0.50 per pound and employees of the company are paid $15 per hour. Manufacturing overhead is applied at a rate of 110% of direct labor costs. Coronado has 3700 pounds of clay mix in beginning inventory and wants to have 4900 pounds in ending inventory. What is the total amount to be budgeted for direct labor for the month? $14552$3750$3638$55.08