If the required direct materials purchases are 24,000 pounds, the direct materials required for production is three times the direct materials purchases, and the beginning direct materials are three and a half times the direct materials purchases, what are the desired ending direct materials in pounds?

A. 60,000

B. 12,000

C. 36,000

D. 24,000

explained

Step-by-step explanation:

Desired ending direct material

Particulars pounds

Beginning direct material (24000*3.5) 84,000

Add: purchases 24,000

Direct material available for production 1,08,000

Less: Direct material required for production 72,000

Desired ending direct material 36,000

therefore, the desire ending direct material are 36,000 pounds