Compute the cost per equivalent unit for transferred-in costs and for conversion costs for the Packaging Department using the weighted average method.
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On March 1, Upton Company's Packaging Department had Work in Process inventory of 8,820 units, which had been transferred in from the finishing department. These units had accumulated costs of $315,000 in previous departments and $16,000 for conversion costs in the Packaging Department.
During March, 30,000 units were transferred into the department. These units had accumulated costs of $770,000 in the previous departments. The Packaging Department incurred $54,000 in conversion costs during the month. On March 31, 700 units remained in ending inventory. These units were 80% complete with respect to conversion costs.
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Compute the cost per equivalent unit for transferred-in costs and for conversion costs for the Packaging Department using the weighted average method.
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