The Casting Department of Pioneer Manufacturing had 2,500 units in beginning work in process inventory (70% complete) on May 1. During May, 28,000 units were completed. The ending work in process inventory on May 31 was 2,200 units (70% complete). What are the total equivalent units for direct materials for May if materials are added at the beginning of the process?

The Casting Department of Pioneer Manufacturing had 2,500 units in beginning work in process inventory (70% complete) on May 1. During May, 28,000 units were completed. The ending work in process inventory on May 31 was 2,200 units (70% complete). What are the total equivalent units for direct materials for May if materials are added at the beginning of the process?

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Chapter3: Process Cost Systems

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Problem 3BE: The Rolling Department of Kraus Steel Company had 200 tons in beginning work in process inventory...

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