ustic Company manufactures chocolate bars. The following were among Rustic's manufacturing costs during the current year: Wages Machine operators $ 300,000 Selling and administrative personnel $ 75,000 Materials used Lubricant for oiling machinery $ 25,000 Cocoa, sugar, and other raw materials $ 225,000 Packaging materials $ 190,000 Randall's direct materials amounted to: A. $440,000 B. $225,000 C. $250,000 D. $415,000

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.