Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 73

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following questions:
The Adams Company uses a process costing system. During the current period, 1,600 units were started and 1,200 units were completed and transferred out. Ending units were 70% complete for materials and 35% complete for conversion costs. Direct materials costs added were $32,500 and conversion costs added were $31,400. There was no beginning WIP inventory and conversion costs are added evenly throughout the process.
-At the end of the period, what are the total equivalent units for conversion costs for the Adams Company?

• A) 1,340
• B) 1,200
• C) 1,480
• D) 1,400

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Definitions:

Activity-Based Costing

A costing methodology that assigns costs to products or services based on the activities they require for production.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time using machinery, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead to products.

Overhead Cost

The indirect costs that are not directly tied to production or sales, such as rent, utilities, and office expenses.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing methodology that assigns overhead costs to products based on their consumption of activities.