The Work in Process Inventory Account of a Manufacturing Company

question 41

Multiple Choice

The Work in Process inventory account of a manufacturing company shows a balance of $2,400 at the end of an accounting period.The job cost sheets of two uncompleted jobs show charges of $400 and $200 for direct materials and charges of $300 and $500 for direct labour.From this information,what predetermined overhead rate,as a percentage of direct labour costs,does the company appear to be using?

• A) 80%.
• B) 125%.
• C) 240%.
• D) 300%.

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Definitions:

Firm's Demand

The amount of a particular good or service that a firm wishes to purchase at various prices, reflecting the firm's input needs for production.

Industry Price

A term generally referring to the average or standard price of goods and services within a specific industry.

Perfect Competitor

A hypothetical firm in a perfectly competitive market, where it must accept the prevailing market price and cannot influence it.

Average Total Cost

The cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total cost of production by the quantity of output.