If the Total Manufacturing Costs Are Greater Than the Cost

question 56

Multiple Choice

If the total manufacturing costs are greater than the cost of goods manufactured which of the following is correct?

• A) Work in Process Inventory has increased.
• B) Finished Goods Inventory has increased.
• C) Work in Process Inventory has decreased.
• D) Finished Goods Inventory has decreased.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Core ingredients that are directly associated with the assembly of specific items or delivery of services.

Conversion Costs

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overheads incurred to convert raw materials into finished products.

Completion Ratios

The percentage of tasks or projects completed out of the total planned, often used as a performance indicator in project management.

Conversion Costs

Costs associated with converting raw materials into finished goods, including labor and manufacturing overhead.