37. Process Costing Using the FIFO Method LO6, 7

Riley's Paper Company manufactures computer paper for laser printers. The following information is related to production costs incurred in the manufacturing process during the month of March:

Beginning work in processReams of PaperProduction Costs

(40% complete) 35,000$89,170

Current-period production 93,000 394,830

Ending work in process

(65% complete) 20,000

The company uses the FIFO method of computing equivalent units and assigning product costs. Pro- duction costs include both the cost of raw materials and conversion costs that are incurred uniformly in the production process.

Required

A.How many reams of paper were completed in March?

B.Of the reams of paper completed in March, how many were started and completed during the month?

C.How many equivalent finished units did the company complete in March?

D.What is the cost per equivalent unit?

E.Calculate the cost of the ending work in process inventory and the cost of goods manufactured in March.