Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 84

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) .
Samson Inc.expects to sell 10,000 barbells for $18.00 each.Direct materials costs are $5.00,direct manufacturing labour is $6.00,and manufacturing overhead is $2.50 per barbell.Each barbell requires 6 kilograms (kg) of material which is all added at the start of production.The units in work-in-process beginning and ending inventory were half complete as to direct labour and manufacturing overhead costs;the units in beginning inventory are completed before new units are started..Each barbell requires one-quarter hour of direct labour,and manufacturing overhead is allocated based on direct labour hours.Marketing costs are $2.00 per barbell.The following inventory levels are expected to apply to 2016:

-How many barbells need to be produced in 2016?

• A)11,050
• B)9,850
• C)10,000
• D)10,050
• E)9,950

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