Exercise 8-20 (Static) Compute Equivalent Units: Weighted- Average Method (LO 8-1, 3) Trevor Mills produces agricultural feed at its only plant. Materials are added at the beginning of the process. Information on work-in-process in December follows: . Beginning inventory, 16,000 partially complete units, 10 percent complete with respect to conversion costs. • Units started in December, 77,000 units. • Units transferred out in December, 73,000 units. Ending inventory, 20,000 units, 62 percent complete with respect to conversion costs. Required: Compute the equivalent units for materials and conversion costs for December using the weighted-average method. Materials Conversion Costs Equivalent Units

Exercise 8-20 (Static) Compute Equivalent Units: Weighted- Average Method (LO 8-1, 3) Trevor Mills produces agricultural feed at its only plant. Materials are added at the beginning of the process. Information on work-in-process in December follows: . Beginning inventory, 16,000 partially complete units, 10 percent complete with respect to conversion costs. • Units started in December, 77,000 units. • Units transferred out in December, 73,000 units. Ending inventory, 20,000 units, 62 percent complete with respect to conversion costs. Required: Compute the equivalent units for materials and conversion costs for December using the weighted-average method. Materials Conversion Costs Equivalent Units

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Problem 14E: Cost per equivalent unit The following information concerns production in the Forging Department for...

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