Department a Had 4,000 Units in Work in Process That

question 158

Multiple Choice

Department A had 4,000 units in work in process that were 60% completed as to labor and overhead at the beginning of the period, 29,000 units of direct materials were added during the period, 31,000 units were completed during the period, and 2,000 units were 80% completed as to labor and overhead at the end of the period. All materials are added at the beginning of the process. The first-in, first-out method is used to cost inventories. The number of equivalent units of production for material costs for the period was:

• A) 33,000
• B) 29,800
• C) 29,000
• D) 32,000

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The final amount of products available for sale at the conclusion of a fiscal period.

Investments

Assets purchased with the goal of generating income or appreciating in value over time.

Accounting Changes

Accounting Changes are modifications in the accounting methods, estimates, or reporting entity that affect the financial statements of a company.