Kelly Ltd Uses a Weighted-Average Process Costing System That Calculates

question 4

Multiple Choice

Kelly Ltd uses a weighted-average process costing system that calculates normal rework as 2% of the units passing inspection. The inspection point is at the 75% point and units failing inspection are returned to the 40% point. During the current period, 50,000 units were started; 62,000 units inspected; and 52,000 units completed. Direct material is added at the 50% point and conversion costs occur uniformly. Beginning work in process was 10,000 units, 55% complete and ending work in process was 8,000 units, 85% complete. Costs per equivalent unit for material were $1.00 and $3.00 for conversion costs. The number of units reworked was

• A) 3,000
• B) 2,000
• C) 8,000
• D) 10,000

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