The following balances was exgtracted from the books of Oluwalambe Ltd, manufacturer, on 31st December 2007

Stock of raw materials 1 - 1 - 2007  8000

Purchase of raw materials

450000

Stock of raw materials 31 - 12 - 2007 

95000

Direct wages

65000

Indirect wages

28000

Depreciation on plants

32000

Factory rent

3500

Work in progress 1- 1- 2007 

32500

 Work in progress 31 - 12- 2007

37500

The prime cost is

a

#500,000

b

#527,500

c

#530,000

d

#463,000

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survivorno1
1 year ago

I don't think the answer is there.
Prime Cost=Direct Materials + Direct Labour
Direct Materials is the same as Raw Materials consumed.
Raw Materials Consumed=Opening raw materials+ Purchase of raw materials - Closing raw materials
which is 8000+450000-95000=363000
Prime Cost=363000+65000=428000

Okpalachisom123
3 months ago

You are right 👍

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