Bentley Enterprises uses process costing to control costs in the manufacture of Dust Sensors for the mining industry. The following information pertains to operations for November. (CMA Exam adapted)

Units

Work in process, November 1^st

16,000

Started in production during November

100,000

Work in process, November 30^th

24,000

The beginning inventory was 60% complete as to materials and 20% complete as to conversion costs. The ending inventory was 90% complete as to materials and 40% complete as to conversion costs.

Costs pertaining to November are as follows:

Beginning inventory: direct materials, $54,560; direct labor, $20,320; manufacturing overhead, $15,240.

Costs incurred during the month: direct materials, $468,000; direct labor, $182,880; manufacturing overhead, $391,160.

What are the total costs transferred out for work-in-process inventory assuming Bentley uses first in first costing?

a.$978,624

b.$1,042,040

c.$90,120

d.$650,880