Bottum Corporation, a Manufacturing Corporation, Has Provided Data Concerning Its

question 154

Multiple Choice

Bottum Corporation, a manufacturing Corporation, has provided data concerning its operations for May. The beginning balance in the raw materials account was $24,000 and the ending balance was $44,000. Raw materials purchases during the month totaled $71,000. Manufacturing overhead cost incurred during the month was $115,000, of which $2,800 consisted of raw materials classified as indirect materials. The direct materials cost for May was:

• A) $71,000
• B) $51,000
• C) $91,000
• D) $48,200

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