The Manufacturing Operations of Sentinel Company Had the Following Inventory

question 124

Multiple Choice

The manufacturing operations of Sentinel Company had the following inventory balances for 2012: If Sentinel purchased $90,000 of raw materials during the year, the cost of raw materials used during 2012 would be:

• A) $80,000
• B) $85,000
• C) $110,000
• D) $190,000

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