Question

Inventory balances for the Jameson Company in October 2018 are as follows:

October 1, 2018 October 31, 2018

Raw materials $27,000 $21,000
Work in process 48,000 37,200
Finished goods 108,000 90,000

During October, purchases of direct materials were $36,000. Direct labor and factory overhead costs were $60,000 and $84,000, respectively. What are the total manufacturing costs added to production in the period?

Answer 1

Answer:

Total manufacturing costs added to production $186,000

Explanation:

The computation of the total manufacturing cost to be added is given below:

Raw materials,beginning $27,000  

Add: Purchases of direct materials $36,000  

Less: Raw materials,ending -$21,000  

Direct materials used $42,000

Direct labor             $60,000

Factory overhead costs $84,000

Total manufacturing costs added to production $186,000