Question

Bentley Enterprises uses process costing to control costs in the manufacture of Dust Sensors for the mining industry. The following information pertains to operations for November. (CMA Exam adapted)

	Units
Work in process, November 1st		17,600
Started in production during November		116,000
Work in process, November 30th		25,600

The beginning inventory was 60% complete as to materials and 20% complete as to conversion costs. The ending inventory was 80% complete as to materials and 40% complete as to conversion costs.
Costs pertaining to November are as follows:
Beginning inventory: direct materials, $56,160; direct labor, $21,920; manufacturing overhead, $16,840.
Costs incurred during the month: direct materials, $484,000; direct labor, $198,880; manufacturing overhead, $407,160.
What is the equivalent unit cost for the conversion costs assuming Bentley uses weighted-average process costing?

$4.90.

$5.28.

$5.45.

$5.65.

Answer 1

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Note: We have to calculated weighted average conversion cost so material cost will not be considered here.
	Labor	Manufacturing Overhead	Total
Opening Balance	21,920.00	16,840.00	38,760.00
During the year	198,880.00	407,160.00	606,040.00
Total conversion cost (A)	220,800.00	424,000.00	644,800.00
Equivalent Units
Opening Work in Process	17,600.00
Started in production	116,000.00
Closing Work in Process	25,600.00
Units Produced	108,000.00
Add: Closing Equivalent units	10,240.00
40% complete as to conversion costs i.e. 25,600*40%
Total Equivalent Units (B)	118,240.00		118,240.00
Equivalent unit cost for the conversion costs (C=A/B)			5.45