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Matrix Inc. calculates cost for an equivalent unit of production using both the

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Question

Matrix Inc. calculates cost for an equivalent unit of production using both the weighted-average and the FIFO methods.

Data for July:

Work-in-process inventory, July 1 (36,000 units):

    Direct materials (100% completed)

$122,400

    Conversion (50% completed)

    76,800

    Balance in work in process inventory, July 1

$199,200

Units started during July

90,000

Units completed and transferred

102,000

Work-in-process inventory, July 31:

    Direct materials (100% completed)

24,000

    Conversion (50% completed)

Cost incurred during July:

    Direct materials

$180,000

    Conversion costs

288,000


The cost of goods completed and transferred out under the weighted-average method is calculated to be:

$96,000

$484,000

$476,400

$571,200

Data for July:

Work-in-process inventory, July 1 (36,000 units):

    Direct materials (100% completed)

$122,400

    Conversion (50% completed)

    76,800

    Balance in work in process inventory, July 1

$199,200

Units started during July

90,000

Units completed and transferred

102,000

Work-in-process inventory, July 31:

    Direct materials (100% completed)

24,000

    Conversion (50% completed)

Cost incurred during July:

    Direct materials

$180,000

    Conversion costs

288,000

Explanation / Answer

Materials costs Conversion costs Units transferred 102000 102000 Ending work in process 24000 12000 Equivalent units 126000 114000 Total costs 302400 364800 Cost per Equivalent unit 2.40 3.20 Cost of goods completed and transferred out=102000*(2.4+3.2)= $571200 Option 4 is correct