South Corp

question 8

Multiple Choice

South Corp.uses a FIFO process costing system in which direct materials are added at the beginning of the process and conversion costs are incurred uniformly throughout the process.Beginning inventory for January consisted of 1,000 units that were 40% completed.10,000 units were started into the process during January.On January 31,the inventory consisted of 500 units that were 70% completed.How many units were started and completed during the period?

• A)9,500
• B)10,500
• C)11,000
• D)11,500

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Definitions:

Consumption

Households' utilization of both products and services.

MPS

The marginal propensity to save, which is the fraction of additional income that is saved.

Disposable Income

The fiscal envelope for household spending and saving activity subsequent to income tax adjustments.

Consumption

The purchase and use of goods and services by households, considered a primary component of economic activity and an indicator of the economic health of a nation.