The Chocolate Chip Company is attempting to create a standard cost for direct materials. If the company determines that each case of cookies requires $12$ lbs$.$ of sugar which costs $$1\mathrm{.}50$ per pound. How much should the company expect to spend on each case of cookies for direct materials?

$$36\mathrm{.}00$

$$12$

$$1\mathrm{.}50$

$$18\mathrm{.}00$