Jane Industries Manufactures Plastic Toys

question 125

Multiple Choice

Jane Industries manufactures plastic toys. During October, Jane's Fabrication Department started work on 10,200 models. During the month, the company completed 11,200 models, and transferred them to the Distribution Department. The company ended the month with 2500 models in ending inventory. There were 3500 models in beginning inventory. All direct materials costs are added at the beginning of the production cycle and conversion costs are added uniformly throughout the production process. The FIFO method of process costing is being followed. Beginning work in process was 30% complete as to conversion costs, while ending work in process was 55% complete as to conversion costs.

What is the cost assigned to ending inventory during October? (Round intermediary calculations to the nearest cent.)

• A) $46,010
• B) $53,705
• C) $58,971
• D) $40,918

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Definitions:

Inverse Demand Curve

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Marginal Costs

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Perfect Price Discrimination

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