Charlie ChairsInc., manufactures plastic moldings for car seats. Its costing system utilizes two costcategories, direct...

80.2K

Verified Solution

Question

Accounting

Charlie ChairsInc., manufactures plastic moldings for car seats. Its costing system utilizes two costcategories, direct materials and conversion costs. Each product must pass through Department A and Department B. Direct materials are added at the beginning of production. Conversion costs are allocated evenly throughout production.

Data for Department A for February 2017 are:

Work inprocess, beginninginventory, 30% converted200 units

200 units

Units started during February920 units

920 units

Work inprocess, ending inventory260 units

260 units

Costs for Department A for February 2017

are:

Work inprocess, beginninginventory:

Direct materials$150,000

Conversion costs$205,000

Direct materials costs added during February$602,000

Conversion costs added during February$433,000

What is the unit cost per equivalent unit of beginning inventory in DepartmentA? (Round the final answer to the nearest wholedollar.)

Answer is $4,167 but how do you get to that answer

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students