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. Assume actual spoilage was 500 units and ending work in process was 9,500 units. The equivalent units of conversion costs would be
A) 17,130
B) 17,150
C) 17,050
D) 17,200

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The Answer of 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. Assume actual spoilage was 500 units and ending work in process was 9,500 units. The equivalent units of conversion costs would be
A) 17,130
B) 17,150
C) 17,050
D) 17,200

Macey Ltd Uses a Weighted-Average Process Costing System