Reference no: EM132510437
The following information concerns production in the Baking Department for December. All direct materials are placed in process at the beginning of production.
DEC. 1 Bal., 8,100 units, 3/5 completed 18,225
31 Direct materials, 145,800 units 262,440 280,665
31 Direct labor 75,660 356,325
31 Factory overhead 42,564 398,889
31 Goods finished, 147,600 units 383,517 15,372
31 Bal., ? units, 4/5 completed 15,372
Question a. Based on the above data, determine each cost listed below. Round "cost per equivalent unit" answers to the nearest cent.
1. Direct materials cost per equivalent unit
2. Conversion cost per equivalent unit
3. Cost of the beginning work in process completed during December
4. Cost of units started and completed during December
5. Cost of the ending work in process
Question b. Assuming that the direct materials cost is the same for November and December, did the conversion cost per equivalent unit increase, decrease, or remain the same in December?