Use the Following Information for the Next 5 Questions

question 7

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for the next 5 questions.
Mason, Inc. uses a standard costing system. Overhead costs are allocated based on direct labor hours. The standard variable overhead and fixed overhead rates are $1 and $5 per direct labor hour, respectively. Data relevant for the current period include:
-The purchase of direct materials would be recorded in direct materials inventory at

• A) $540,000
• B) $585,000
• C) $600,000
• D) $650,000

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