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equivalent Units of Conversion Costs The Rolling Department of Kraus Steel Company had 6,125 tons in beginning work in process inventory (50% complete) on October 1. During October, 87,500 tons were completed. The ending work in process inventory on October 31 was 4,375 tons (90% complete). What are the total equivalent units for conversion costs? Round to the nearest whole unit.
Ans.
Total whole quantity | Percent completion completed in current period | Equivalent units for conversion | |
Inventory in process, beginning | 6,125.00 | 50% | 3,062.50 |
Add: Started and completed during the period** | 81,375.00 | 100% | 81,375.00 |
Transferred out of rolling department | 87,500.00 | ||
Inventory in process, ending | 4,375.00 | 90% | 3,937.50 |
Total equivalent units for conversion | 91,875.00 | 88,375.00 |
Started and completed during the period** = 87,500 - 6,125 = 81,375
The total equivalent units for conversion costs = 88,375