ComPrint Co In Addition, Direct Labour Costs of $30,000 Were Incurred, Overhead

Multiple Choice

ComPrint Co. had the following beginning and ending inventory balances for the year ended December 31: $$\begin{array} { l c c } & \text { January 1 } & \text { December } 31 \\\text { Materials } & \$ 10,000 & \$ 8,000 \\\text { Work in Process } & \$ 18,000 & \$ 17,000 \\\text { Finished Goods } & \$ 21,000 & \$ 16,500\end{array}$$
In addition, direct labour costs of $30,000 were incurred, overhead equalled $42,000, materials purchased were $27,000, and selling and administrative costs were $22,000. ComPrint Co. sold 25,000 units of product during the year at a sales price of $5.00 per unit.

-Refer to the Figure.What was ComPrint's operating income or loss for the year?

A) $(3,500)
B) $5,500
C) $18,500
D) $125,000