The Following Data Are for Potras Company -What Is the Cost of Raw Materials Used in Production

question 75

Multiple Choice

The following data are for Potras Company:
$\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline & \text { Beginning } & \text { Ending } \\\hline \text { Finished goods inventory } & \$ 30,000 & \$ 40,000 \\\hline \text { Work-in-process inventory } & 20,000 & 13,000 \\\hline \text { Raw materials inventory } & 21,000 & 26,000 \\\hline \text { Purchases of raw materials } & 71,000 \\\hline \text { Factory depreciation } & 5,000 \\\hline \text { Other factory costs } & 10,000 \\\hline \text { Direct labour } & 27,000 \\\hline \text { Indirect labour } & 6,000 \\\hline \text { Selling expense } & 12,000 \\\hline \begin{array}{l}\text { Over- or underapplied } \\\text { overhead }\end{array} & -0 \\\hline\end{array}$


-What is the cost of raw materials used in production?

• A) $26,000.
• B) $71,000.
• C) $76,000.
• D) $66,000.

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Definitions:

Actual Labour Hours

Actual Labour Hours refer to the total hours worked by employees, measured after the work has been completed, usually for comparison with planned or budgeted hours.

Volume Variance

The difference between the expected volume of sales or production and the actual volume, which can impact costs and profits.

Denominator Level

In costing, refers to the level of activity or volume used to allocate fixed costs to units of production.

Standard Hours Allowed

The time allocated for a job or process to be completed, based on efficiency and productivity standards.