Question

A company's overhead rate is 60% of direct labor cost. Using the following incomplete accounts, determine the cost of direct materials used.

Goods in process inventory:
Beginning balance $100,800
D.M.
D.L.
O.H. F.G.
Ending balance $131,040

Answer 1

Answer: $113,120

Explanation:

Direct material used = Total cost of manufacturing - Direct labor - Factory overhead

Total cost of manufacturing = Ending WIP + Cost of manufacturing - Beginning WIP

= 131,040 + 324,800 - 100,800

= $355,040

Direct labor = Factory overhead * 100/60

= 90,720 * 100/60

= $151,200

Direct materials used = 355,040 - 151,200 - 90,720

= $113,120