Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 32

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
The Rest-a-Lot chair company manufacturers a standard recliner.During February, the firm's Assembly Department started production of 75,000 chairs.During the month, the firm completed 80,000 chairs, and transferred them to the Finishing Department.The firm ended the month with 10,000 chairs in ending inventory.There were 15,000 chairs 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 used by Rest-a-Lot.Beginning work in process was 30% complete as to conversion costs, while ending work in process was 80% complete as to conversion costs.Beginning inventory:
Manufacturing costs added during the accounting period:

-What is the Rest-a-Lot company amount of direct materials cost assigned to ending work-in-process inventory at the end of February?

• A)$19,200
• B)$22,400
• C)$25,600
• D)$22,500
• E)$21,000

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

Refers to a market structure where many firms sell products or services that are similar but not perfect substitutes, with some ability to set prices.

Excess Capacity

The situation in which a firm or economy can produce more goods than are currently being produced, due to underused resources.

Diseconomies of Scale

Increases in cost per unit when output increases, often due to inefficiencies that arise with too large an operation.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling differentiated products with no perfect substitutes, allowing for some degree of market power.