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Use the following to answer questions 39-40:
Bergeron Inc. reported the following data for last year:
Work in process inventory, beginning $100
Work in process inventory, ending $150
Finished goods inventory, beginning $180
Finished goods inventory, ending $200
Direct labor cost $300
Direct materials cost $500
Manufacturing overhead cost $400

39. The conversion cost is:
A) $700. C) $900.
B) $800. D) $500.

40. The prime cost is:
A) $900. C) $500.
B) $800. D) $700.

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The conversion cost and prime costs for Bergeron Inc. are determined.

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