What is the cost of materials available for use assuming the following data? Materials inventory, January 1 - $33,660; materials purchases - $148,800; direct labor - $120,000; work in process inventory, January 1 - $336,000; selling expense - $28,800; materials inventory, December 31 - $48,000; manufacturing overhead - $360,000; work in process inventory, December 31 - $288,000; transportation-in - $600.

Which of the following best explains why buying a house is more beneficial than renting? a. buying is a personal investment while renting involves giving money to the landlord. b. the monthly payments on a mortgage are generally lower than rent on an apartment. c. it's easier to sell a house than it is to get a landlord to break a rental agreement. d. housing prices can go up and down quickly in comparison to the level of rents.