Question

TB MC Qu. 5-49 Walbin Corporation uses the weighted-average method... Walbin Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The beginning work in process inventory in a particular department consisted of 20,500 units, 100% complete with respect to materials cost and 30% complete with respect to conversion costs. The total cost in the beginning work in process inventory was $26,200. A total of 58,000 units were transferred out of the department during the month. The costs per equivalent unit were computed to be $2.10 for materials and $3.80 for conversion costs. The total cost of the units completed and transferred out of the department was:

Answer 1

The total cost of the units completed and transferred out of the department was: $342,200.

Step-by-step explanation:

First calculate the Total Cost per Equivalent unit.

Total Cost per Equivalent unit :

Materials $2.10

Conversion $3.80

Total $5.90

Total cost of the units completed and transferred out = Units completed and transferred out × Total Cost per Equivalent unit

= 58,000 units × $5.90

= $342,200