The following balances was exgtracted from the books of Oluwalambe Ltd, manufacturer, on 31st December 2007 Stock of raw materials 1 - 1 - 2007 8000 Purchas...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Principles of Accounts - 2024 Subject: Financial Accounting

Question 1 Report

The following balances was exgtracted from the books of Oluwalambe Ltd, manufacturer, on 31st December 2007

Stock of raw materials 1 - 1 - 2007  8000

Purchase of raw materials

450000

Stock of raw materials 31 - 12 - 2007 

95000

Direct wages

65000

Indirect wages

28000

Depreciation on plants

32000

Factory rent

3500

Work in progress 1- 1- 2007 

32500

 Work in progress 31 - 12- 2007

37500

Factory overhead cost is

Answer Details

To calculate the Factory Overhead Cost, we need to consider the expenses that are not directly tied to the production process but are essential for running the factory smoothly. These include indirect costs like lighting, heating, depreciation of machinery, and indirect labor. From the data given, we will identify the elements that contribute to the Factory Overhead Cost:


  • Indirect Wages: #28,000
  • Depreciation on Plants: #32,000
  • Factory Rent: #3,500

Other elements in the data such as stock of raw materials, purchase of raw materials, direct wages, and work in progress are part of the cost of production but do not contribute to the Factory Overhead Cost.


Therefore, the total Factory Overhead Cost is calculated by summing up all the overhead costs:


Factory Overhead Cost = Indirect Wages + Depreciation on Plants + Factory Rent


= #28,000 + #32,000 + #3,500


= #63,500


Thus, the Factory Overhead Cost is #63,500.

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