Cherrington Company Uses a Process Costing System

question 51

Multiple Choice

Cherrington Company uses a process costing system. For May, the month just completed, the beginning work in process inventory consisted of 50,000 units which were 60% complete with respect to conversion costs. The ending inventory for the month was 20% complete with respect to conversion costs. A summary of cost data for the month follows:



-Using the FIFO method, the equivalent units for May for materials are:

• A) 82,400 units
• B) 104,000 units
• C) 107,200 units
• D) 108,000 units

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Definitions:

Differential Cost

The difference in total cost that will result from selecting one alternative over another.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating the amount available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Variable Administrative Expenses

Expenses within the administration sector that fluctuate with the level of business activity, like sales commissions.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which a product's sales price exceeds its variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and generate profit.