Total production cost- #360,000
Factory overhead cost- #56,000
Selling price per unit- #120
Production volume 4000 units

Determine the value of prime cost.

A.

#416,000

B.

#304,000

C.

#240,000

D.

#184,000

Correct answer is B

Prime cost is the direct cost of a commodity in terms of the materials and labour involved in its production, excluding fixed costs and overheads.

360,000 - 56,000 = 304,000