6 Compute the equivalent units (process costing Step 2) (Learning Objective 2) Thestar uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Products are transferred from the Shaping Department to the Painting Department. Operating data for the Painting Department for the month of January are as follows: Percent Complete with Respect to Conversion Units 1 200 70% Beginning work in process inventory... Transferred in from the prior department during April.. Ending work in process inventory 30,000 2,000 HET 80% EHF What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Painting Department in January