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Introduction:
Equivalent units: Equivalent unit is the product unit that is physically not completed but it is measured as equivalent to completed unit.
Weighted average method: Weighted average method is one of the methods of process costing, under this method the cost of beginning work in process is mixed with the current period cost and weighted cost and equivalent units are calculated. In other words, the weighted average method does not teat the beginning work in process cost separately.
Requirement-1:
To Calculate: The equivalent units of production with respect to material using weighted average method when all direct material are added to the products in the beginning:
Requirement-2:
To Calculate: The equivalent units of production with respect to material using weighted average method when percentages of completion are given:
Requirement-3:
To Calculate: The equivalent units of production with respect to material using weighted average method when percentages of completion are given:
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