Bingham Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below.
Work in process, beginning:
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Units in beginning work-in-process inventory
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400
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Materials costs
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$6,900
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Conversion costs
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$2,500
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Percentage complete for materials
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80%
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Percentage complete for conversion
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15%
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Units started into production during the month
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6,000
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Units transferred to the next department during the month
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5,200
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Materials costs added during the month
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$112,500
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Conversion costs added during the month
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$210,300
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Ending work in process:
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Units in ending work-in-process inventory
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1,200
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Percentage complete for materials
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60%
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Percentage complete for conversion
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35%
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Required: Calculate the equivalent units for conversion (using the weighted-average method) for the month in the first processing department.