Asked by Amber Hodge on Jun 25, 2024
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The direct materials cost was:
A) $8,000
B) $5,700
C) $3,600
D) $4,700
Direct Materials Cost
The expenditure on raw materials that are directly traceable to the production of a specific product.
- Understand the interplay among the expenditure on direct materials, manufacturing overhead charges, and the complete cost associated with goods that have been manufactured and are ready for sale.
Verified Answer
BO
Brooke OldfinJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The direct materials cost is the total cost of all materials used in production. From the information given in the problem, we know that the total cost of materials purchased and used was $5,700.
Explanation :
The key is to recognize that the 5,700 debit entry in the Work in Process account represents direct materials.The journal entry would have been: 
The direct materials is the $5,700 debit to Work in Process.
The direct materials is the $5,700 debit to Work in Process.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the interplay among the expenditure on direct materials, manufacturing overhead charges, and the complete cost associated with goods that have been manufactured and are ready for sale.