Question: Networks Manufacturing Ltd assembles various components used in the networks industry. The companys major product is made by assembling three parts: Alpha1, Beta5 and Delta15.

Networks Manufacturing Ltd assembles various components used in the networks industry. The companys major product is made by assembling three parts: Alpha1, Beta5 and Delta15. The following information relates to activities in March:

  • beginning work in process inventory: o 10,000 units

    o 60% complete as to conversion o Direct materials, $390,400 o Conversion cost, $115,250

  • production started, 70,000 units

  • ending work in process inventory:

    o 12,000 units

    o 40% complete as to conversion

  • direct material used:

    o Alpha1, $310,000 o Beta5, $750,000 o Delta15 $500,000

  • hourly wage of direct labours, $22

  • total direct labour payroll, $278,300

  • overhead application rate; $25 per direct labour hour.

    All parts are introduced at the beginning of the manufacturing process. Conversion costs are incurred uniformly throughout the production process.

  • If the company uses weighted average cost to allocate costs to production:

    Calculate the cost per equivalent unit for direct material and conversion cost.

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