Department A had 4,700 units in work in process that were 80%
completed as to labor and overhead at the beginning of the period;
25,300 units of direct materials were added during the period;
27,200 units were completed during the period; and 2,800 units were
35% completed as to labor and overhead at the end of the period.
All materials are added at the beginning of the process. The
first-in, first-out method is used to cost inventories.
The number of equivalent units of production for material costs for
the period was
a.30,000
b.25,300
c.22,500
d.27,200
Statement of Equivalent Production | ||||
Units In | Particulars | Units Out | Material | |
% | Quantity | |||
4700 | Opening Work in Process | 4700 | - | - |
25300 | Issued & Completed | 22500 | 100% | 22500 |
- | Closing Work in Process | 2800 | 100% | 2800 |
30000 | 30000 | 25300 |
Conclusion: Equivalent Units of Production for Materials Cost = 25300 Units (i.e. option b)
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