Question: Development Limited uses the FIFO (first in, first out) method in its process costing system. The following data summarizes the operations of the companys first
Development Limited uses the FIFO (first in, first out) method in its process costing system. The following data summarizes the operations of the companys first processing department for August.
| Work in process 1st August: |
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| Units in process | 850 units |
| Percent complete with respect to materials | 80% |
| Percent complete with respect to conversion | 20% |
| Costs in the beginning inventory: |
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| Materials cost | $7,000 |
| Conversion cost | $3,800 |
| Units started into production | 11,000 units |
| Units completed & transferred out in August | 11,100 units |
| Costs added to production during August |
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| Materials cost | $150,000 |
| Conversion cost | $195,000 |
| Work in process 31st August |
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| Units in process | 750 units |
| Percent complete with respect to materials | 90% |
| Percent complete with respect to conversion................................... | 50% |
a. Calculate the equivalent units of production for August
b,Calculate the costs per equivalent unit.
C. Determine the total cost of the units transferred to the next department.
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