During the month of March, Thompson Company incurred a prime cost of $120,000. The company's manufacturing overhead cost is 35% of its prime cost. Also, the company spent $3,500 on wages paid to forklift operators in the finished goods warehouse. During March, the total product cost was: a. $120,000 b. $159,000 c. $162,500 d. $165,000 e. $171,500

During the month of March, Thompson Company incurred a prime cost of $120,000. The company's manufacturing overhead cost is 35% of its prime cost. Also, the company spent $3,500 on wages paid to forklift operators in the finished goods warehouse. During March, the total product cost was: a. $120,000 b. $159,000 c. $162,500 d. $165,000 e. $171,500

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Chapter2: Basic Cost Management Concepts

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