The total square footage for the sewing rooms is 1,500 square feet broken into three areas (500 square feet each). You have taken out a loan for start-up costs, and the monthly payment is $550; it goes into effect immediately and should be accounted for in your costs. You will also collect a modest salary for the first year of $500 per month; remember to divide evenly among the services. Salary and Hiring Data One collar maker, who will be paid $16.00 per hour and work 40 hours per week One leash maker, who will be paid $16.00 per hour and work 40 hours per week One harness maker, who will be paid $17.00 per hour and work 40 hours per week One receptionist, who will be paid $15.00 per hour and work 30 hours per week Other Costs Rent: $750 per month; allocate based on square footage High-tensile strength nylon webbing-$12 per yard of webbing 3 collars per yard of webbing 2 leashes per yard of webbing 2 harnesses per yard of webbing Polyester/nylon ribbons-$9 per yard of ribbon 3 collars per yard of ribbon 2 leashes per yard of ribbon 2 harnesses per yard of ribbon Buckles made of cast hardware-$0.50 per buckle 4 buckles used per collar 3 buckles used per leash 8 buckles used per harness 3 industrial sewing machines at $3,300 each for a total of $9,900; depreciation is $165 per month (5-year life, zero salvage value) Utilities and insurance: $600 per month; allocate based on square footage Scissors, thread, cording: $1,200 Price tags: $250 for 2,500 ($0.10 each) Office supplies: $2,400 or $200 per month Other business equipment: $2,000 Loan payment of $550 per month Salary drawn of $500 per month INSTRUCTIONS: Putting an X in the appropriate spot, classify the costs as: Direct Material, Direct Labor, Overhead, or Period Costs. The Fixed and Variable cost classifications have been provided for you. Item/Cost Salary - Collar maker Salary - Leash maker Salary - Harness maker Salary - Receptionist High-tensile strength nylon webbing Polyester/nylon ribbons Buckles made of cast hardware Depreciation on sewing machines Rent Utilities and insurance Scissors, thread, and cording Price tags Office supplies Other business equipment Loan payment Salary to self Direct Material Direct Labor Period Costs Fixed Variable Overhead x x x x x x x x x x x x x Milestone One - Variable and Fixed Costs Collars Item Variable Cost/Item High-tensile strength nylon webbing $4.00 Polyester/nylon ribbons Buckles made of cast hardware Price tags Total Variable Costs per Collar Item Collar maker's salary (monthly) Depreciation on sewing machines Rent Utilities and insurance Scissors, thread, and cording Loan payment Salary to self Total Fixed Costs Fixed Costs $2,773.33 $183.33 $166.67 Leashes Item High-tensile strength nylon webbing Polyester/nylon ribbons Buckles made of cast hardware Price tags Total Variable Costs per Leash Variable Cost/Item Item Leash maker's salary (monthly) Depreciation on sewing machines Rent Utilities and insurance Scissors, thread, and cording Loan payment Salary to self Total Fixed Costs Fixed Costs Harnesses Item High-tensile strength nylon webbing Polyester/nylon ribbons Buckles made of cast hardware Price tags Variable Cost/Item Item Harness maker's salary Depreciation on sewing machines Rent Utilities and insurance Scissors, thread, and cording Loan Salary to self Total Variable Costs per Harness Total Fixed Costs Fixed Costs