On March 1, Upton Company's Packaging Department had work in process inventory of 8,820 units, which had been transferred in from the Finishing Department. These units had accumulated costs of $315,000 in previous departments and $16,000 for conversion costs in the Packaging Department.
During March, 30,000 units were transferred into the department. These units had accumulated costs of $770,000 in the previous departments. The Packaging Department incurred $54,000 in conversion costs during the month. On March 31, 700 units remained in ending inventory. These units were 80% complete with respect to conversion costs.
Compute the cost per equivalent unit for transferred-in costs and for conversion costs for the Packaging Department using the weighted average method.

Question

On March 1, Upton Company's Packaging Department had work in process inventory of 8,820 units, which had been transferred in from the Finishing Department. These units had accumulated costs of $315,000 in previous departments and $16,000 for conversion costs in the Packaging Department.​
During March, 30,000 units were transferred into the department. These units had accumulated costs of $770,000 in the previous departments. The Packaging Department incurred $54,000 in conversion costs during the month. On March 31, 700 units remained in ending inventory. These units were 80% complete with respect to conversion costs.​
Compute the cost per equivalent unit for transferred-in costs and for conversion costs for the Packaging Department using the weighted average method.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer of On March 1, Upton Company's Packaging Department had work in process inventory of 8,820 units, which had been transferred in from the Finishing Department. These units had accumulated costs of $315,000 in previous departments and $16,000 for conversion costs in the Packaging Department.​
During March, 30,000 units were transferred into the department. These units had accumulated costs of $770,000 in the previous departments. The Packaging Department incurred $54,000 in conversion costs during the month. On March 31, 700 units remained in ending inventory. These units were 80% complete with respect to conversion costs.​
Compute the cost per equivalent unit for transferred-in costs and for conversion costs for the Packaging Department using the weighted average method.

On March 1, Upton Company's Packaging Department Had Work in Process