In the Manufacture of 10,000 Units of a Product, Direct

question 145

Multiple Choice

In the manufacture of 10,000 units of a product, direct materials cost incurred was $165,000, direct labor cost incurred was $105,000, and applied factory overhead was $53,000. What is the total conversion cost?

• A) $218,000
• B) $158,000
• C) $323,000
• D) $53,000

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