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Normal and abnormal spoilage in units. The following data, in physical units, descri...

Normal and abnormal spoilage in units. The following data, in physical units, describe a grinding process for January:

Inspection occurs at the 100% completion stage. Normal spoilage is 4% of the good units passing inspection.

1. Compute the normal and abnormal spoilage in units.

2. Assume that the equivalent-unit cost of a spoiled unit is $11. Compute the amount of potential savings if all spoilage were eliminated, assuming that all other costs would be unaffected. Comment on your answer.

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