Factory Overhead Costs for a Given Period Were 1

question 22

Multiple Choice

Factory overhead costs for a given period were 1.5 times as much as the direct material costs.Prime costs totaled $15,500.Conversion costs totaled $22,725.What are the direct labor costs for the period?

• A)$1,200.
• B)$1,050.
• C)$1,075.
• D)$1,155.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The cost of employee labor that is directly involved in the manufacturing or production of goods or services.

Factory Overhead

Represents all indirect costs associated with the production process, including utilities, maintenance, and managerial salaries not directly traceable to specific products.

Factory Overhead Rates

The rates at which indirect manufacturing costs are applied to units produced, based on a predetermined allocation base.

Direct Labor Hours

The total time spent by workers directly involved in the production process, contributing to the cost of manufacturing goods.