Kota Toy Corporation Manufactures Lizard Dolls in Two Departments, Molding

question 54

Multiple Choice

Kota Toy Corporation manufactures lizard dolls in two departments, Molding and Assembly. In the Molding Department, plastic is injected into a lizard-shaped mold. The dolls that come out of the molds are then transferred to the Assembly Department where hair is applied. Kota uses a weighted-average process cost system to collect costs in both departments.
On January 1, the Molding Department had 4,000 dolls in process. These dolls were 100% complete with respect to direct materials and 70% complete with respect to conversion cost. During January, Molding completed 79,000 dolls. On January 31, Molding had 7,000 dolls in work in process. These dolls were 100% complete with respect to direct materials and 25% complete with respect to conversion cost.
-How many dolls were started in the Molding Department during January?

• A) 75,000
• B) 76,000
• C) 82,000
• D) 86,000

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Definitions:

Teamwork

The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.

Assembly Lines

A manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner to create a finished product efficiently.

Quality

The degree of excellence of something, often measured against a standard.

Total Quality Management

A management approach focused on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction by integrating all organizational functions.