Cameron Company Uses a Process Cost System and the Weighted

question 118

Multiple Choice

Cameron Company uses a process cost system and the weighted average method to account for its production. The following information was available for August: During the month, 800 units were started into production, and $5,000 in costs were incurred. Ending inventory was 50% complete. The cost of the units transferred out would be (Do not round your intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar) :
$$\begin{array} { | l | r | l | } \hline & { \text { Units } } & \text { Costs } \\\hline \text { Work in Process, August 1 } & 100 & \$ 2,990 \\\hline \text { Work in Process, August 31 } & 200 & ( \mathrm {~A} ) \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)$6,392.
• B)$5,000.
• C)$5,085.
• D)None of these.

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Common Stock

Shares of ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.

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Par Common Stock

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