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Question

Computing direct materials used 

Tuscany, Inc. has compiled the following data: 

Purchases of Direct Materials $ 6,300 

Freight In 400 

Property Taxes 800 

Ending Direct Materials 1,300 

Beginning Direct Materials 4,100 

Compute the amount of direct materials used.

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Answer

The direct material used by the Tuscany Inc is $9,500

1Definition of Direct Material

The direct material is defined as the cost incurred by the business on the raw material which is used in the production process directly.

2Computation of direct material

Computation of Direct Material Used

 

Amount ($)

Beginning Direct Materials

$4,100

Add: Purchase of direct materials

$6,300

Add: Freight in 

$400

Direct Materials Available

$10,800

Less: Ending Direct Material

-$1,300

 

 

Direct Material used

$9,500