Milton, Inc. had 8,000 units of work in process in its Department M on March 1 which were 50% as to conversion costs. Materials are introduced at the beginning of the process. During March, 17,000 units were started, 18,000 units were completed, and there were 2,000 units of normal spoilage. Milton had 5,000 units of work in process at March 31 which were 60% complete as to conversion costs. Under Miltn’s cost accounting system, spoiled units reduce the number of units over which total cost can be spread. Using the weighted average method, the equivalent units for March for conversion costs is _______.

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Milton, Inc. had 8,000 units of work in process in its Department M on March 1 which were 50% as to conversion costs. Materials are introduced at the beginning of the process. During March, 17,000 units were started, 18,000 units were completed, and there were 2,000 units of normal spoilage. Milton had 5,000 units of work in process at March 31 which were 60% complete as to conversion costs. Under Miltn’s cost accounting system, spoiled units reduce the number of units over which total cost can be spread. Using the weighted average method, the equivalent units for March for conversion costs is _______.

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