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

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Multiple Choice

Mundes Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The beginning work in process inventory in its Painting Department consisted of 2,000 units that were 60% complete with respect to materials and 40% complete with respect to conversion costs. The cost of the beginning work in process inventory in the department was recorded as $8,800. During the period, 8,000 units were completed and transferred on to the next department. The costs per equivalent unit for the period were $4.00 for material and $5.00 for conversion costs. The cost of units transferred out during the month was:

• A) $40,000
• B) $63,200
• C) $72,000
• D) $80,800

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