Question

If the required direct materials purchases are 24,000 pounds, the direct materials required for production is three times the direct materials purchases, and the beginning direct materials are three and a half times the direct materials purchases, what are the desired ending direct materials in pounds?

A. 60,000
B. 12,000
C. 36,000
D. 24,000

Answer 1

explained

Explanation:

Desired ending direct material

Particulars pounds

Beginning direct material (24000*3.5) 84,000

Add: purchases 24,000

Direct material available for production 1,08,000

Less: Direct material required for production 72,000

Desired ending direct material 36,000

therefore, the desire ending direct material are 36,000 pounds