Assume material is added at the beginning of a process, and the beginning WIP inventory is 30 per cent complete as to conversion costs. Using the weighted average method of costing, the total equivalent units for material for this process during this period is equal to
A) units started this period in this process.
B) units started this period in this process plus 70 per cent of beginning inventory.
C) beginning inventory this period for the process.
D) units started this period in this process plus the beginning inventory.

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In the weighted average method, equivalent units for materials include all units completed and transferred out plus any ending WIP, as materials are added at the beginning. Thus, it includes units started and completed this period plus the beginning inventory.

Assume Material Is Added at the Beginning of a Process