The Sumter Company Recently Had a Fire in Its Accounting

question 59

Multiple Choice

The Sumter Company recently had a fire in its accounting office, destroying most of its records. Only the following information could be salvaged for 2014: The cost of direct materials used in production during 2014 is

• A) $140,000.
• B) $180,000.
• C) $200,000.
• D) $260,000.

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