Why Are Equivalent Units of Production Used in Process Costing

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why are equivalent units of production used in process costing?

• A) To allocate overhead costs
• B) To determine the value of work in process and finished goods inventories
• C) To aid in determining costs per unit and costs of inventories in each process
• D) To determine the cost per finished unit

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