The Direct Labor Rate for Brent Corporation Is $9

question 73

Multiple Choice

The direct labor rate for Brent Corporation is $9.00 per hour, and manufacturing overhead is applied to products using a predetermined overhead rate of $6.00 per direct labor-hour. During May, the company purchased $60,000 in raw materials (all direct materials) and worked 3,200 direct labor-hours. The Raw Materials inventory (all direct materials) decreased by $3,000 between the beginning and end of May. The Work in Process inventory on May 1 consisted of one job which had been charged with $4,000 in direct materials and on which 300 hours of direct labor time had been worked. There was no Work in Process inventory on May 31. The balance in the Work in Process inventory account on May 1 was:

• A)$0
• B)$6,700
• C)$4,500
• D)$8,500

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Definitions:

Fiscal Year

A fiscal year refers to a 12-month period utilized by businesses and governments for the purposes of financial reporting and budgeting, and it doesn't always align with the calendar year.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value of the asset over time.

Balance Sheet

A financial report that offers a glimpse into a company's financial health at a given moment, breaking down the company's assets, debts, and owner's equity.

Equipment

Durable goods used in the operation of a business, not intended for sale, often contributing to the production of other goods or services.