Reference: 04-09
Kimbeth Manufacturing Makes Dust Density Sensors (DDS), a Safety

question 27

Multiple Choice

Reference: 04-09
Kimbeth Manufacturing makes Dust Density Sensors (DDS) , a safety device for the mining industry. The company uses a process costing system and has only a single processing department. The following information pertains to operations for the month of May: $\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline & \text { Units } \\\hline \text { Beginning work in process inventory } & 16,000 \\\hline \text { Started into production during May } & 100,000 \\\hline \text { Completed during May } & 92,000 \\\hline \text { Ending work in process inventory } & 24,000 \\\hline\end{array}$
The beginning work in process inventory was $60 \%$ complete with respect to materials and $20 \%$ complete with respect to conversion costs. The ending work in process inventory was $90 \%$ complete with respect to materials and $40 \%$ complete with respect to conversion costs. The costs were as follows:
$\begin{array}{|l|l|l|}\hline & \text { Conversion } & \text { Materials } \\\hline \text { Beginning work in process inventory } & \$ 54,560 & \$ 35,560 \\\hline \text { Costs incurred during May } & \$ 468,000 & \$ 574,040 \\\hline\end{array}$
-Using the weighted-average method, the cost per equivalent unit of materials for May is

• A)$5.37.
• B)$6.63.
• C)$5.00.
• D)$5.05.

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Definitions:

Job Cost Sheet

A document that records the costs associated with a specific job or project, tracking materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Finished Goods Inventory

Merchandise that is completely manufactured, processed, and ready for sale.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traced to the production of goods or services; these are the primary inputs in the manufacturing process.

Direct Labor

The earnings and perks of workers who are actively engaged in the making of products or provision of services.