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Builder Products, Incorporated, uses the weighted-average method in its
Production data: | |
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Pounds in process, May 1; materials 100% complete; conversion 80% complete | 10,000 |
Pounds started into production during May | 100,000 |
Pounds completed and transferred out | ? |
Pounds in process, May 31; materials 60% complete; conversion 20% complete | 15,000 |
Cost data: | |
Work in process inventory, May 1: | |
Materials cost | $ 1,500 |
Conversion cost | $ 7,200 |
Cost added during May: | |
Materials cost | $ 154,500 |
Conversion cost | $ 90,800 |
Required:
4. Compute the cost of units transferred out to the next department for materials, conversion, and in total for May.
5. Prepare a cost reconciliation report for May.
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