MediSecure, Inc., produces clear plastic containers for pharmacies in a process that starts in the Molding Department. Data concerning that department's operations in the most recent period appear below:
Beginning work in process:
Units in process 500
Stage of completion with respect to materials 80%
Stage of completion with respect to conversion 40%
Units started into production during the month 153,600
Units completed and transferred out 153,700
Ending work in process:
Units in process 400
Stage of completion with respect to materials 75%
Stage of completion with respect to conversion 20%
Required:
MediSecure uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Compute the equivalent units of production for the period for the Molding Department.