Raphael's Refining uses a FIFO process costing system. For a particular period, its opening inventory consisted of 100 items (60 per cent complete as to conversion costs) whose costs were $1600 made up of material $300 and conversion cost $1300. During the month, 1000 items were started and 950 were completed. Ending inventory of WIP was one-third complete. There was no spoilage. Costs placed in process during the month were materials $1785 and conversion costs $13 865. Materials are added at the halfway point. What is the amount of cost that would be allocated to goods completed in the period?
A) $16 513
B) $16 900
C) $16 150
D) $14 913

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The correct answer is A.The total cost of goods completed in the period is $16,513. This is calculated as follows:Opening inventory: $1,600Materials added during the month: $1,785Conversion costs added during the month: $13,865Total cost of goods in process: $17,250Less: Ending inventory: $2,740Cost of goods completed in the period: $16,513

Raphael's Refining Uses a FIFO Process Costing System