The Rest-a-Lot chair company manufacturers a standard recliner. During February, the firm's Assembly Department started production of 75,000 chairs. During the month, the firm completed 80,000 chairs, and transferred them to the Finishing Department. The firm ended the month with 10,000 chairs in ending inventory. There were 15,000 chairs in beginning inventory. All direct materials costs are added at the beginning of the production cycle and conversion costs are added uniformly throughout the production process. The FIFO method of process costing is used by Rest-a-Lot. Beginning work in process was 30% complete as to conversion costs, while ending work in process was 80% complete as to conversion costs.

What is the amount of direct materials cost assigned to ending work-in-process inventory at the end of February?

19,200

22,400

25,600

22,500

Beginning inventory: Direct materials Conversion costs $24,000 $35.000 Manufacturing costs added during the accounting period: Direct materials $168.000 Conversion costs $278.000