How Could a Firm Using the Weighted Average Method of Process

question 73

Multiple Choice

How could a firm using the weighted average method of process costing calculate how many units were started during a period?

• A)Add units completed and beginning units in inventory,then subtract ending units in inventory.
• B)Subtract beginning units in inventory from units completed,then add ending units in inventory.
• C)Add beginning units in inventory,units completed,and ending units in inventory.
• D)Subtract ending units in inventory from units completed,then add beginning units in inventory.

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