Question

The following costs were incurred in September:

Direct materials $47,300
Direct labor $31,400
Manufacturing overhead $25,400
Selling expenses $15,200
Administrative expenses $35,600

Prime costs during the month totaled:
1) $56,800
2) $104,100
3) $154,900
4) $78,700

Answer 1

The prime costs during the month can be calculated by adding the direct materials and direct labor costs, which would be $78,700.

Step-by-step explanation:

The prime costs during the month can be calculated by adding the direct materials and direct labor costs. In this case, the direct materials cost is $47,300 and the direct labor cost is $31,400, so the prime costs would be $47,300 + $31,400 = $78,700.