Hanker Company had the following department data on physical units: $\begin{array}{lr}
\text { Work in process, beginning } & 3,000 \
\text { Completed and transferred out } & 18,000 \
\text { Work in process, ending } & 2,400
\end{array}$ Materials are added at the beginning of the process. What is the total number of equivalent units for materials during the period?
A) 18600.
B) 2400.
C) 20400.
D) 15000.

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The total number of equivalent units for materials is the sum of the units completed and transferred out and the ending work in process, as materials are added at the beginning. Therefore, 18,000 (completed) + 2,400 (ending WIP) = 20,400 equivalent units.

Hanker Company Had the Following Department Data on Physical Units