Archetype Fabrication Makes Pre-Stressed Concrete Forms for the Building Industry

question 10

Multiple Choice

Archetype Fabrication makes pre-stressed concrete forms for the building industry. They use just-in-time production and accounting methodology. At the beginning of January, selected account balances are shown in the T-accounts below. During January, the following 5 transactions take place:
1) Purchase $40,000 of materials on account.
2) Pay out $25,000 of direct labor costs.
3) Incur $9,000 of manufacturing overhead costs.
4) Complete 12 units. Each unit includes $1,500 of materials, $300 of direct labor, and $150 of manufacturing overhead costs.
5) Sell 10 of the 12 completed units at a price of $2,200.
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Use the T-accounts shown above to record the transactions, and then answer the following question:
After transaction number 3, what was the balance in the Conversion costs account?

• A) $29,000
• B) $74,000
• C) $34,000
• D) $25,000

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Definitions:

Deformation

involves the alteration of the shape or size of rocks and geological structures due to stress and pressure over time.

Subsidence

the gradual sinking of land or a structure, often due to natural underground processes.

Uplift

The vertical elevation of the Earth's surface due to natural causes, such as tectonic movements or volcanic activity.

Oceanic Crust

The relatively thin part of the Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins, composed largely of basalt and gabbro.