
Introduction:
Equivalent units: Equivalent unit is the product unit that is physically not completed but it is measured as equivalent to completed unit.
FIFO method: FIFO is one of the methods of process costing, under this method the cost and units of beginning work in process inventory are accounted separately.
Requirement-1:
To Calculate: The equivalent units of production for the forming department using the FIFO method
Requirement-2:
To Calculate: The cost per equivalent

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