FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Matrix Inc. calculates cost for an equivalent unit of production using the weighted-average method.
Data for July: | |||
Work-in-process inventory, July 1 (40,000 units): | |||
Direct materials (92% completed) | $ | 122,800 | |
Conversion (58% completed) | 77,250 | ||
Balance in work in process inventory, July 1 | $ | 200,050 | |
Units started during July | 94,000 | ||
Units completed and transferred | 109,200 | ||
Work-in-process inventory, July 31: | |||
Direct materials (92% completed) | 24,800 | ||
Conversion (58% completed) | |||
Cost incurred during July: | |||
Direct materials | $ | 184,000 | |
Conversion costs | 292,000 | ||
1. Cost per equivalent unit for materials under the weighted-average method is calculated to be:
2. Cost per equivalent unit for conversion under the FIFO method is calculated to be:
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