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

question 136

Multiple Choice

Inacio Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to three decimal places.
-The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:

• A) $17.01
• B) $17.95
• C) $16.70
• D) $18.29

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Definitions:

Temporary Accounts

Accounts that are closed at the end of each accounting period; examples include revenue, expense, and dividend accounts.

Owner's Capital Account

An account that represents the total equity or ownership interest of the owner(s) in a business, reflecting contributions and withdrawals.

Closing Entries

Entries recorded at the conclusion of an accounting cycle to shift balances from temporary to permanent accounts.

Ledger

A book or other collection of financial accounts where all transactions are summarized and recorded.