Jasper Corporation Reports the Following Cost Information for March What Is the Amount of Manufacturing Overhead Incurred by Jasper

question 72

Multiple Choice

Jasper Corporation reports the following cost information for March: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Cost of Goods Manufactured } & \$ 75,000 \\\hline \text { Direct Materials Used } & 16,850 \\\hline \text { Finished Goods Inventory, March 1 } & 4,500 \\\hline \text { Finished Goods Inventory, March 31 } & 2,650 \\\hline \text { Work-in-Process Inventory, March 1 } & 9,670 \\\hline \text { Work-in-Process Inventory, March 31 } & 1,250 \\\hline \text { Direct Labor } & 36,300\\\hline \end{array}$$ What is the amount of manufacturing overhead incurred by Jasper in March?

• A) $20,000
• B) $30,270
• C) $13,430
• D) $136,570

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