Assume that ending work in process is 8,000 units, 20% complete, and that 20,000 units were started during the month. The beginning work in process was 75% complete. Materials are added at the beginning of the process, and the cost of materials are added during the month was $61,500. Using the weighted average method, materials are allocated at $4.00 per equivalent unit. The cost of material included in the beginning work in process from last month was
A) $18,500
B) $20,000
C) $34,500
D) None of the above

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The cost of materials included in the beginning work in process from last month is $18,500. This is calculated as follows:Beginning work in process units = 7,000 unitsBeginning work in process % complete = 75%Equivalent units of beginning work in process = 7,000 units x 75% = 5,250 unitsCost of materials per equivalent unit = $4.00Cost of materials included in beginning work in process = 5,250 units x $4.00 = $18,500

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