Madsen Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. During October, the Mixing Department transferred out 40,000 units. The October 31 work-in-process inventory in the Mixing Department consisted of 4,000 equivalent units of material and 5,000 equivalent units of labour and overhead. The cost per equivalent unit was $2.50 for materials and $6.25 for labour and overhead.
-What was the total cost of the October 31 work-in-process inventory?
A) $41,250.
B) $35,000.
C) $43,750.
D) $78,750.

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The total cost of the October 31 work-in-process inventory is $41,250, which is calculated as follows:Total cost = (Equivalent units of material x Cost per equivalent unit for material) + (Equivalent units of labour and overhead x Cost per equivalent unit for labour and overhead)Total cost = (4,000 units x $2.50) + (5,000 units x $6.25)Total cost = $10,000 + $31,250Total cost = $41,250

Madsen Company Uses the Weighted-Average Method in Its Process Costing