Matrix Inc. calculates cost for an equivalent unit of production using the FIFO method.   Data for July: Work-in-process inventory, July 1 (36,000 units):       Direct materials (95% completed) $ 122,000   Conversion (48% completed)   77,500   Balance in work in process inventory, July 1 $ 199,500   Units started during July   87,000   Units completed and transferred   98,350   Work-in-process inventory, July 31:       Direct materials (95% completed)   24,650   Conversion (48% completed)       Cost incurred during July:       Direct materials $ 185,650   Conversion costs   267,000     Cost per equivalent unit for conversion under the FIFO method is calculated to be: Multiple Choice a. $2.13. b. $2.53. c. $2.87. d. $2.97.

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Matrix Inc. calculates cost for an equivalent unit of production using the FIFO method.

 

Data for July:
Work-in-process inventory, July 1 (36,000 units):      
Direct materials (95% completed) $ 122,000  
Conversion (48% completed)   77,500  
Balance in work in process inventory, July 1 $ 199,500  
Units started during July   87,000  
Units completed and transferred   98,350  
Work-in-process inventory, July 31:      
Direct materials (95% completed)   24,650  
Conversion (48% completed)      
Cost incurred during July:      
Direct materials $ 185,650  
Conversion costs   267,000  
 

Cost per equivalent unit for conversion under the FIFO method is calculated to be:

Multiple Choice

a. $2.13.
b. $2.53.
c. $2.87.
d. $2.97.
 

 

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