Academic Integrity: tutoring, explanations, and feedback — we don’t complete graded work or submit on a student’s behalf.

Steele Corporation has the following information for January, February, and Marc

ID: 2328067 • Letter: S

Question

Steele Corporation has the following information for January, February, and March:

January

February

March

Units produced

10,000

10,000

10,000

Units sold

7,000

8,500

10,500

Production costs per unit (based on 10,000 units) are as follows:

Direct materials

$12

Direct labor

8

Variable factory overhead

6

Fixed factory overhead

4

Variable selling and admin. expenses

10

Fixed selling and admin. expenses

4

There were no beginning inventories for January, and all units were sold for $50. Costs are stable over the three months.

What is the January ending inventory for Steele Corporation using the variable costing method?

$108,000

$260,000

$78,000

$90,000

January

February

March

Units produced

10,000

10,000

10,000

Units sold

7,000

8,500

10,500

Explanation / Answer

C. $78,000

The January ending inventory for Steele Corporation using the variable costing method is:

= 3,000 × ($12 + $8 + $6)

= $78,000

Hire Me For All Your Tutoring Needs
Integrity-first tutoring: clear explanations, guidance, and feedback.
Drop an Email at
drjack9650@gmail.com
Chat Now And Get Quote