Materials Are Added to a Second Production Department and Will

question 87

Multiple Choice

Materials are added to a second Production Department and will not increase the number of units produced in this department.What would be the result of adding materials to the second department?

• A)It would decrease total ending work in process.
• B)It would change the amount of factory overhead included in the ending work in process.
• C)It would increase total unit cost.
• D)The dollar amount transferred out of the department will not change.

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