Walbin Corporation Uses the Weighted-Average Method in Its Process Costing

question 118

Multiple Choice

Walbin Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The beginning work in process inventory in a particular department consisted of 12,000 units, 100% complete with respect to materials cost and 20% complete with respect to conversion costs. The total cost in the beginning work in process inventory was $39,400. A total of 42,000 units were transferred out of the department during the month. The costs per equivalent unit were computed to be $2.40 for materials and $4.50 for conversion costs. The total cost of the units completed and transferred out of the department was:

• A) $250,200
• B) $289,800
• C) $250,400
• D) $189,000

---

Definitions:

U.S. Justice Department

The federal executive department responsible for enforcing the laws of the United States and administering justice.

Federal Trade Commission

A U.S. federal agency established in 1914 to promote consumer protection and the elimination and prevention of anticompetitive business practices.

Legal Cartel Theory

A concept where a group of firms or entities legally agree to control production, pricing, or marketing of goods and services to dominate a market.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the number of units produced, indicative of cost per unit.