Question: Problem 2-47 Inventory Estimates; Partial Data (LO 2-5, 2-6) On May 10, after the close of business, Fresno Furniture Company had a devastating fire that
Problem 2-47 Inventory Estimates; Partial Data (LO 2-5, 2-6)
| On May 10, after the close of business, Fresno Furniture Company had a devastating fire that destroyed the companys work-in-process and finished-goods inventories. Fortunately, all raw materials escaped damage because materials owned by the firm were stored in another warehouse. The following information is available: |
| Sales revenue through May 10 | $ | 330,000 | |
| Income before taxes through May 10 | 68,000 | ||
| Direct labor through May 10 | 120,000 | ||
| Cost of goods available for sale, May 10 | 275,000 | ||
| Work-in-process inventory, January 1 | 21,000 | ||
| Finished-goods inventory, January 1 | 35,000 | ||
| Fresno Furniture Companys accountants determined that the cost of direct materials used normally averages 25 percent of prime costs (i.e., direct material + direct labor). In addition, manufacturing overhead is 50 percent of the firms total production costs. The gross margin is 30 percent of sales. |
| Required: |
| The company is in the process of negotiating a settlement with its insurance company. |
| 1. | Calculate the cost of finished-goods inventory that was destroyed by the fire. |
| 2. | Calculate the cost of work-in-process inventory that was destroyed by the fire. |
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