Question

Equivalent Units of Materials Cost The Rolling Department of Kraus Steel Company had 3,000 tons in beginning in process inventory (60% complete) on October 1. During October, 50,800 tons were completed. The ending work in process inventory on October 31 was 2,500 tons (50% complete). What are the total equivalent units for direct materials for October if materials are added at the beginning of the process? 47800 X units Check WW Are you determining the equivalent units of materials added or of conversion of materials? When would materials typically be added in the process? When would conversion of these materials take place? Recall the definition of work in process.

Answer 1

Equivalent units:

1)

Material:

= (3,000 X 40%) + (50,800 - 3,000) + (2,500 X 50%)

= 50,250

2)

Conversion:

= (4,540 X 20%) + (45,400 - 4,540) + (3,178 X 40%)

= 43,039