Question

At the beginning of the month, the Forming Department of Martin Manufacturing had 11,000 units in inventory, 40% complete as to materials, and 10% complete as to conversion. During the month the department started 61,000 units and transferred 63,500 units to the next manufacturing department. At the end of the month, the department had 8,500 units in inventory, 85% complete as to materials and 60% complete as to conversion. If Martin Manufacturing uses the weighted average method of process costing, compute the equivalent units for materials and conversion respectively for the Forming Department. Multiple Choice

Answer 1

• Materials ⇒ 70,725 units
• Conversion ⇒ 68,600 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the weighted average method, the equivalent units are the Units transferred out plus the equivalent closing inventory.

Materials:

= Units transferred out + Closing equivalent units

= 63,500 + (85% * 8,500)

= 70,725 units

Conversion:

= 63,500 + (60% * 8,500)

= 68,600 units