Answer the following questions using the information below:

Jane Industries manufactures plastic toys. During October, Jane's Fabrication Department started work on 10,000 models. During the month, the company completed 11,000 models, and transferred them to the Distribution Department. The company ended the month with 1,500 models in ending inventory. There were 2,500 models in beginning inventory. All direct materials costs are added at the beginning of the production cycle and conversion costs are added uniformly throughout the production process. The FIFO method of process costing is being followed. Beginning work in process was 25% complete as to conversion costs, while ending work in process was 50% complete as to conversion costs.

Beginning inventory:

Direct materials costs $19,200

Conversion costs $10,800

Manufacturing costs added during the accounting period:

Direct materials costs $70,000

Conversion costs $240,000

What is the amount of direct materials cost assigned to ending work-in-process inventory at the end of October?

	a.	$11,500
	b.	$17,202
	c.	$22,727
	d.	None of the answers is correct.