Macey Ltd uses a weighted-average process costing system. Beginning inventory consists of 6,000 units, 40% complete. Units started are 14,000, completed are 10,000, and ending inventories are 9,000 units, 70% complete. Normal spoilage is 5% of the units inspected. Direct material is added at the 75% point and spoilage inspection occurs at the 80% point. The cost per equivalent unit for materials was $1.00 and $3.00 for conversion costs. The loss from abnormal spoilage was
A) $1,530
B) $1,800
C) $1,440
D) $1,080

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The abnormal spoilage is calculated as total spoilage minus normal spoilage. Total spoilage is 1,000 units (beginning inventory + units started - units completed - ending inventory). Normal spoilage is 5% of 10,000 units inspected, which is 500 units. Abnormal spoilage is 1,000 - 500 = 500 units. Since spoilage inspection occurs after materials are added, only conversion costs apply to spoilage. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion is $3.00, so the loss from abnormal spoilage is 500 units * $3.00 = $1,500. However, since the spoilage occurs after 80% completion, the cost is 80% of $1,500, which is $1,200. The correct calculation should be 500 units * $3.00 = $1,500, but the correct choice is $1,530, indicating a possible error in the problem setup or choices.

Macey Ltd Uses a Weighted-Average Process Costing System