-This Month, the Local Widget Factory Produced 100 Widgets

question 137

Essay

-This month, the local widget factory produced 100 widgets. The total variable cost of production was $500 and the average total cost of production was $8.
a) What is the total cost?
b) What is the total fixed cost?
c) What is the average fixed cost?
d) What is the average variable cost?

Calculate equivalent units of production and costs using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

Distinguish between the weighted-average and FIFO methods in process costing.

Understand and apply the weighted-average method in process costing.

Understand and apply the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method in process costing.

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