Question

The Mixing Department’s output during the period consists of 20,000 units completed and transferred out, and 5,000 units in ending work in process 60% complete as to materials and conversion costs. Beginning inventory is 1,000 units, 40% complete as to materials and conversion costs. Assuming the weighted-average method, the equivalent units of production are

Answer 1

Materials = 23,000 units

Conversion Costs = 23,000 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Note that the weighted-average method is being used to calculate the equivalent units.

Using this method, we are interested only in calculating equivalent units in units that were completed and transferred and units of ending work in process.

Calculation of equivalent units of production for Materials and Conversion Costs.

Materials

Completed and transferred (20,000 units × 100%) 20,000

Ending Work In Process (5,000 units × 60%) 3,000

Equivalent units 23,000

Conversion Cost

Completed and transferred (20,000 units × 100%) 20,000

Ending Work In Process (5,000 units × 60%) 3,000

Equivalent units 23,000