Question

Nelson Industries makes widgets using a two-step process that involves machining first and assembly second. In the Machining Department, all materials are issued at the beginning of the process and conversion costs are incurred uniformly throughout the process. During the period, the Machining Department transferred out 8,600 widgets and had an ending inventory of 4,000 widgets that were 85% complete. Beginning inventory consisted of 6,000 units that were 35% complete. What are the equivalent units of production for materials in the Machining Department

Answer 1

12,600

Step-by-step explanation:

Concept of Equivalent units of production measures the number of units in terms of percentage completion in input elements of the process.

The equivalent units of production for materials

Note : all materials are issued at the beginning of the process, therefore materials are 100% complete in both Widgets transferred out and Ending widgets.

Calculation :

transferred out (8,600 × 100%) = 8,600

ending inventory (4,000 × 100%) = 4,000

total = 12,600

Therefore, the equivalent units of production for materials in the Machining Department is 12,600.