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:
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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
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production started, 70,000 units
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ending work in process inventory:
o 12,000 units
o 40% complete as to conversion
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direct material used:
o Alpha1, $310,000 o Beta5, $750,000 o Delta15 $500,000
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hourly wage of direct labours, $22
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total direct labour payroll, $278,300
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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.
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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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