6) Montreal Industries Inc. had the following activities during the year:

Direct materials:

Beginning inventory $50,000

Purchases 154,000

Ending inventory 26,000

Direct manufacturing labour 40,000

Manufacturing overhead 30,000

Ending work-in-process inventory 10,000

Beginning work-in-process inventory 2,000

Ending finished goods inventory 40,000

Beginning finished goods inventory 60,000

What is Montreal's cost of direct materials used during the year?

a. $128,000

b. $24,000

c. $204,000

d. $218,000

e. $178,000