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Father Time Clock Shop manufactures clocks on an automated assembly line. It utilizes two cost categories: direct materials and conversion costs. Each product must pass through the Assembly Department and the Testing Department. Direct materials are added at the beginning of production, while conversion costs are allocated evenly throughout production, and the company uses weighted-average costing.
Data for the Assembly Department are:

-What is the equivalent units for materials costs for May using the weighted average method?
A) 180,000 cushions
B) 160,000 cushions
C) 140,000 cushions
D) 118,000 cushions
E) 123,000 cushions

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Use the information below to answer the following question(s).
Father Time Clock Shop manufactures clocks on an automated assembly line. It utilizes two cost categories: direct materials and conversion costs. Each product must pass through the Assembly Department and the Testing Department. Direct materials are added at the beginning of production, while conversion costs are allocated evenly throughout production, and the company uses weighted-average costing.
Data for the Assembly Department are:
 
-What is the equivalent units for materials costs for May using the weighted average method?
A) 180,000 cushions 
B) 160,000 cushions 
C) 140,000 cushions 
D) 118,000 cushions 
E) 123,000 cushions

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The weighted average method calculates equivalent units by combining units completed and transferred out with equivalent units in ending inventory. The correct calculation results in 180,000 cushions.

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