For week 8, Direct workers basic pay=( 6*5*10)*10= 300*10=3000 Direct workers overtime worked= 350-300=50 hours Direct workers overtime payment=50*10*1.5=750 Indirect workers overtime worked= 500-(15*6*5)=50 hours Indirect workers overtime payment= 50*8*1.5=600 So, total direct cost of labour= 3000+750+600= 4350 ( bcz overtime worked is on a customer’s request) 1.5 is equvalent to time and a half or 150%.