The Refining Department of SweetBeet, Inc. had 79,000 tons of sugar to account for in July. Of the 79,000 tons, 49,000 tons were completed and transferred to the Boiling Department, and the remaining 30,000 tons were 50% complete. The materials required for production are added at the beginning of the process. Conversion costs are added evenly throughout the refining process. The weighted-average method is used. Calculate the total equivalent units of production for direct materials.

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Giovani York

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30 July, 19:18

The Refining Department of SweetBeet, Inc. had 79,000 tons of sugar to account for in July. Of the 79,000 tons, 49,000 tons were completed and transferred to the Boiling Department, and the remaining 30,000 tons were 50% complete. The materials required for production are added at the beginning of the process. Conversion costs are added evenly throughout the refining process. The weighted-average method is used. Calculate the total equivalent units of production for direct materials.

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Big Bird · Answer 1

79,000 tons

Explanation:

When you use the weighted average method for determining equivalent units, the total number of equivalent units = units completed and transferred out + equivalent units in ending inventory.

In this case, since the materials are added at the beginning of the production process, all the units are 100% complete regarding direct materials.