Answer:
a. The equivalent units for materials using the weighted-average method 223432 gallons
b. The equivalent units for conversion costs using the weighted-average method 218714 gallons
Explanation:
The Concept of Equivalent units needs to be first defined.Equivalent Units in process costing is the number of units in terms of completion stage or percentage of a certain input element in the process.
<em>Step 1 Calculate the Units of Closing Work In Process</em>
Hint: Units IN must equal units Out
Units of Closing Work In Process = Units of Opening Work In Process + Units Started during the year - Units of Closing Work In Process
Therefore Units of Closing Work In Process = 43300+235400-211300
= 67400 units
<em>Step 2 Calculate the Equivalent Units of Materials</em>
Closing Work In Process ( 67400×18%) = 12132
Completed and Transferred Out ( 211300×100%) = 211300
Total 223432
<em>Step 3 Calculate the Equivalent Units of conversion costs</em>
Closing Work In Process ( 67400×11%) = 7414
Completed and Transferred Out ( 211300×100%) = 211300
Total 218714