I think this question is incomplete. Ouestion :-Job c299 has incurred the following costs during a period. opening work in progress $ 4300 Direct materials $ 3100 Direct labour $ 5600
Overheads are recovered using an overhead absorption rate of 250% of prime cost . What Should be recordednas WIP for job c229 as at the end of the period ? a) $30450 b) $34750 c) $ 26050 d) $ 45500
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Why do you think that the question is incomplete?
The total prime cost = 4300 + 3100 + 5600 = 13,000
Therefore the total closing WIP = 13000 + (250% x 13000)