Question

During January, the production department of a process operations system completed and transferred to finished goods a total of 50,000 units. At the end of January, 10,000 additional units were in process in the production department and were 70% complete with respect to labor. The beginning inventory included labor cost of $41,000 and the production department incurred direct labor cost of $325,500 during January. Compute the direct labor cost per equivalent unit for the department using the weighted-average method.

Answer 1

Answer:

$6.43

Explanation:

Total equivalent unit = Completed and transferred to finished goods + Work in process inventory (70%) complete in labor

Total equivalent unit = 50,000 + 10,000*70%

Total equivalent unit = 50,000 + 7,000

Total equivalent unit = 57,000

Total direct labor cost = WIP labor expenses + Direct labor cost incurred during January

Total direct labor cost = $41,000 + $325,500

Total direct labor cost = $366,500

Direct labor cost per equivalent unit =Total direct labor cost / Total equivalent units

Direct labor cost per equivalent unit = $366,500 / 57,000 units

Direct labor cost per equivalent unit = $6.4298246

Direct labor cost per equivalent unit = $6.43