Mayer Company Has Recently Tried to Improve Its Analysis for Its

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Multiple Choice

Mayer Company has recently tried to improve its analysis for its manufacturing process. Units started into production equaled 18000 and ending work in process equaled 1200 units. Mayer had no beginning work in process inventory. Conversion costs are applied equally throughout production and materials are applied at the beginning of the process. How much is the materials cost per unit if ending work in process was 25% complete and total materials costs equaled $72000?

• A) $4.00.
• B) $4.21.
• C) $16.00.
• D) $3.75.

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Definitions:

Cash-Flow Contingency

A provision or reserve for potential changes in cash flow due to uncertain future events that might affect a company's financial health.

Market-Price Contingency

A condition in a contract that the transaction's completion or the specifics of the transaction terms depend on future market prices.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement that aggregates the assets, liabilities, and equity of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one document for a clear view of the total business.

Contingent Consideration

An obligation of an acquiring entity to transfer additional assets or equity interests if future events occur or conditions are met, following an acquisition.