Use the following information to answer the given question

\(\begin{array}{c|c} & N \\ \hline \text{Opening stock of raw materials} & 8,000\\ \text{Purchases} & 45,000 \\ \text{Closing stock of raw materials} & 9,500 \\ \text{Direct wages} & 6,450 \\ \text{Indirect wages} & 2,800 \\ \text{Depreciation - Plant and Machinery} & 3,200 \\ \text{Factory rents and rates} & 350 \\ \text{Opening work-in-progress} & 3,250 \\ \text{Closing work-in-progress} & 3,750\end{array}\)

Prime cost is N53,000

  • A N53,000
  • B N52,750
  • C N49,950
  • D N46,300
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The correct answer is C. N49,950

The prime cost is calculated as the sum of the cost of raw materials used and direct wages.

  1. Cost of raw materials used = Opening stock of raw materials + Purchases - Closing stock of raw materials = 8,000 + 45,000 - 9,500 = 43,500

  2. Prime cost = Cost of raw materials used + Direct wages = 43,500 + 6,450 = 49,950

So, the correct answer is C. N49,950.

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