The ledger of Sheffield Company has the following work in process account. Work in Process—Painting 5/1  Balance  3,690   5/31 Transferred out ? 5/31  Materials  5,890        5/31  Labor  5,252        5/31  Overhead  1,680        5/31  Balance  ?       Production records show that there were 400 units in the beginning inventory, 30% complete, 1,700 units started, and 1,500 units transferred out. The beginning work in process had materials cost of $3,140 and conversion costs of $550. The units in ending inventory were 40% complete. Materials are entered at the beginning of the painting process.           How many units are in process at May 31? Work in process, May 31      units           What is the unit materials cost for May? (Round unit cost to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.25.) The unit materials cost for May   $             What is the unit conversion cost for May? (Round unit cost to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.25.) The unit conversion cost for May   $

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The ledger of Sheffield Company has the following work in process account.

Work in Process—Painting
5/1  Balance  3,690   5/31 Transferred out ?
5/31  Materials  5,890       
5/31  Labor  5,252       
5/31  Overhead  1,680       
5/31  Balance  ?      

Production records show that there were 400 units in the beginning inventory, 30% complete, 1,700 units started, and 1,500 units transferred out. The beginning work in process had materials cost of $3,140 and conversion costs of $550. The units in ending inventory were 40% complete. Materials are entered at the beginning of the painting process.
 
 
 
 
 
How many units are in process at May 31?

Work in process, May 31  
 
 units
 
 
 
 
 
What is the unit materials cost for May? (Round unit cost to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.25.)

The unit materials cost for May  
$
 
 
 
 
 
 
What is the unit conversion cost for May? (Round unit cost to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.25.)

The unit conversion cost for May  
$
 
 
 
 
 
 
What is the total cost of units transferred out in May?

The total cost of units transferred out in May  
$
 
 
 
 
 
 
What is the cost of the May 31 inventory?

Work in process  
$
 
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