The Weighted-Average Method

question 44

Multiple Choice

The weighted-average method:

• A) calculates an average unit cost by dividing the total cost of goods sold by the total units sold.
• B) calculates an average unit cost by dividing the total cost of goods available for sale by the total units of goods available for sale.
• C) calculates an average unit cost by adding the total cost of goods available for sale to the total units of goods available for sale.
• D) None of these answers is correct.

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