Manufacturing wages

42000

Factory rent

880

Raw materials: Stock 1/1/16

1000

Purchases

16000

Stock 31/12/16

1400

Depreciation of Plants and Machinery

800

Royalties

300

Indirect wages

18,000

General indirect expenses

620

 

The prime cost is

A.

₦57,900

B.

₦42,000

C.

₦45,000

D.

₦78,200

Correct answer is A

Prime cost = Cost of raw materials consumed + Manufacturing wages + Royalties

= 15600 + 42000 + 300

= ₦57,900