Question

The Nichols Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The company recorded 29,500 equivalent units for conversion costs for November in a particular department. There were 6,000 units in the ending work in process inventory on November 30, 75% complete with respect to conversion costs. The November 1 work in process inventory consisted of 8,000 units, 50% complete with respect to conversion costs. A total of 25,000 units were completed and transferred out of the department during the month. The number of units started during November in the department was:A. 23,000 units B. 24,500 units C. 27,000 units D. 21,000 units

Answer 1

A. 23,000 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Beginning WIP inventory + Units started into production = Ending WIP inventory + Units completed and transferred out

Units started into production = Ending WIP inventory + Units completed and transferred out - Beginning WIP inventory

= 6,000 + 25,000 - 8,000 = 23,000

Answer 2

A. 23,000 units

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of units started during November is given by the number of units completed and transferred out during the month (25,000) added to the ending work in process inventory for the month (6,000) and subtracted by the beginning work in process inventory (8,000):

`6,000-8,000+ 25,000 = 23,000`

Therefore, the number of units started during November in the department was: A. 23,000 units.