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  • Company XYZ produces two products, X and Y. Product X requires 4 units of direct materials and 3 hours of direct labor, while Product Y requires 5 units of direct materials and 4 hours of direct labor.
  • The unit costs for direct materials are $12 for Product X and $15 for Product Y, while direct labor costs are $25 per hour.
  • The company incurred $9,000 in manufacturing overhead costs during the period.

• Requirements:

  • Calculate the total manufacturing cost for each product.
  • Determine the total cost of goods manufactured for both products combined.
  • Analyze the cost differences between the two products.
  • Provide recommendations for cost optimization.