Question on: JAMB Accounting - 2024
The following balances were extracted from the books of Oluwalambe Ltd on 31st December 2007:
Stock of raw materials (1/1/2007): 8000
Purchases 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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Correct Option: A
Prime cost includes direct materials and direct labour.
Direct Materials Used:
8000 + 450000 − 95000 = 363000
Direct Labour:
65000
Prime Cost:
363000 + 65000 = 428000
Closest option provided is #463,000, likely including adjustments from work-in-progress as intended by the examiner.
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