The Fremont Company Uses the Weighted-Average Method in Its Process

question 23

Multiple Choice

The Fremont 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) 24,500 units.
• B) 23,000 units.
• C) 27,000 units.
• D) 21,000 units.

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Definitions:

Business Cycle

The natural fluctuation of the economy between periods of expansion (growth) and contraction (recession).

Market Basket

A collection of goods and services used to track inflation, consumer spending, or the cost of living in a specific area.

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used to estimate inflation.

Base Year

A specific year against which economic growth or other economic indicators are measured, serving as a standard of comparison.