Based on the Idea of Opportunity Cost, Which of the Following

question 104

Multiple Choice

Based on the idea of opportunity cost, which of the following students would be most likely to drop out of college before completing their degree?

• A) a senior mathematics major with a solid B average
• B) a junior physical therapy student who has just read about the fantastic job offers available to students with degrees in her area
• C) a star college football player in his junior year that just received a $5 million offer from a professional team
• D) a junior economics major who wants to attend graduate school

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

Calculate the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs.

Determine the total cost assigned to units completed and transferred out of a department.

Analyze the impact of beginning and ending work in process inventory on conversion costs.

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