The Following Information Relates to the Manufacturing Operations of the Abbra

question 1

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to the manufacturing operations of the Abbra Publishing Company for the year: $\begin{array}{llll} & \text { Beginning } & \text { Ending } \\\text { Raw materials inventory } & \$ 547,000 & \$ 610,000\end{array}$
The raw materials used in manufacturing during the year totaled $1,018,000. Raw materials purchased during the year amount to:

• A) $955,000.
• B) $892,000.
• C) $1,565,000.
• D) $408,000.
• E) $1,081,000.

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