Use the Following Information for the Next 3 Questions

question 55

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for the next 3 questions.
Salmon Manufacturing Company uses a process costing system. Direct materials are added at the beginning of the process. During January, Department Q had a beginning inventory of 2,000 units, 25% complete for conversion costs. During the month 14,000 units were started and there were 1,000 units in ending inventory, 60% complete for conversion costs.
-Using weighted average process costing, the equivalent units for direct material for the month were

• A) 13,600
• B) 14,000
• C) 16,000
• D) 15,600

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

The offset between gross income and total liabilities, embracing both visible and hidden expenses.

Excess Capacity

The situation in which a firm operates below its maximum potential production level, indicating underutilization of resources.

Monopolistic Competition

A market scenario characterized by the presence of many companies offering differentiated products, permitting some level of pricing power.

Average Total Costs

The total production costs divided by the number of goods produced, reflecting the average cost per unit of output.