Problem
The following information is provided by Abbott Corporation:
WIP inventory, January 1
|
0 units
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Units started
|
12,000
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Units completed and transferred out
|
8,000
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WIP inventory, December 31
|
4,000
|
Direct materials
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$26,700
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Direct labour
|
$15,400
|
Manufacturing overhead
|
$9,000
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The units in ending WIP inventory were 80% complete for materials and 40% complete for conversion costs.
What are the total equivalent units for direct materials for the Abbott Corporation if all manufacturing costs are added during the process?