The following is data for a manufacturing company: Begin Direct Materials $ 2,000 Direct Labor $ 5,000 End Direct Materials 3,000 Begin Work-in-Process 4,000 End Work-in-Process 6,000 Manufacturing Overhead 12,000 Direct Materials Purchased 10,000 Cost of Goods Manufactured 24,000 Cost Goods Sold ? End Finished Goods 9,000 Gross Margin (Profit) ? Net Income ? Operating Expenses 6,000 What is the amount of Direct Materials used in production?

$9000

Explanation:

Direct material used in production is the the calculation of the exact level direct materials consumed in the course of the production for cost purpose.

This is calculated by adding the purchased direct material to the opening direct material, and the ending material deducted

Beginning direct material - $2000

Purchased direct material - $$10000

End direct material  $3000

Direct material used =(12000-3000)=$9000

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