Question

Equivalent Units of Materials Cost The Filling Department of Eve Cosmetics Company had 4,500 ounces in beginning work in process inventory (90% complete). During the period, 74,900 ounces were completed. The ending work in process inventory was 3,700 ounces (40% complete). What are the total equivalent units for direct materials if materials are added at the beginning of the process? fill in the blank 1 units

Answer 1

Answer: 74,100 units

Step-by-step explanation:

If the materials are added at the beginning of the process then the opening work in process inventory would need to be deducted from the completed inventory for the period. Also there would be no need to multiply the units by their completion level because they are assumed to be at 100% completion because materials were added at the very beginning.

Total equivalent units for direct materials is:

= (Completed units - Opening inventory) + Closing work in process

= (74,900 - 4,500) + 3,700

= 74,100 units