Excalibur Ltd

question 72

Multiple Choice

Excalibur Ltd.began operations on October 1 of the current year.Its production requires that direct materials are added at the beginning of the process and conversion costs are incurred uniformly.Direct materials costs for October were $380,000 and conversion costs were $1,750,000.There were 80,000 units started during the month.The ending inventory was 25,000 units which were 60% complete.The cost per equivalent unit for direct materials was

• A)$4.75.
• B)$15.20.
• C)$5.85.
• D)$5.43.
• E)$7.92.

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Definitions:

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages with the esophagus and larynx, serving both respiratory and digestive functions.

Larynx

The voice box located in the neck that contains the vocal cords; involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea.

Epiglottis

A flap of cartilage located at the base of the tongue that prevents food and drink from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

Thyroid

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, below the Adam's apple, producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.