During the month of June, Reardon Company incurs $17,000 of direct labour and $8,500 of manufacturing overhead, and purchases $15,000 of raw materials. Between the beginning and the end of the month, the raw-materials inventory increases by $2,000, the finished goods inventory increases by $1,500, and the work-in-process inventory decreases by $3,000. What is the cost of goods manufactured?

Select one:

a. $41,500

b. $38,500

c. $43,500

d. $40,500