Bagger, Inc

question 136

Essay

Bagger, Inc. uses a process costing system. The following operating and cost data occurred during October:
October 1, Inventory: 30,000 units
100% complete for materials
($60,000) and 50% complete
for direct labor ($7,500) and
overhead ($15,000)
October 31, Inventory: 20,000 units
100% complete for materials
and 30% complete for
direct labor and overhead
Units started during Oct.: 40,000 units
October production costs: Direct materials…………………… $110,100
Direct labor………………………… 28,900
Overhead…………………………… 57,800
Materials are added at the beginning of the process. Direct labor and overhead are incurred evenly throughout the process. Prepare the October process cost summary assuming the weighted average method of inventory costing.

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Definitions:

Conservative Strategy

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Expected Frequencies

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