Use the Following Information for the Next 6 Questions

question 136

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for the next 6 questions.
Miramar, Inc. uses a weighted-average process costing system which recognizes normal spoilage as 5% of good output. During the current period, 14,000 units were started and 10,000 units completed. Materials are added at the beginning of the process, conversion costs occur uniformly, and the inspection point is at the 70% point. Beginning work in process was 6,000 units, 40% complete, and ending work in process 9,000 units, 80% complete. The cost per equivalent unit for material was $1.00 and for conversion costs $3.00.
-The number of units in abnormal spoilage was

• A) 500
• B) 50
• C) -0-
• D) 550

Understand the concept of production functions and their impact on costs.

Determine the impact of input costs on overall production expenses.

Recognize the role of fixed costs in production and how they are allocated across units of output.

Identify the characteristics of cost functions within the context of microeconomic theory.

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