Compute the Molding Department's equivalent units of production for materials and conversion for the period.

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MediSecure, Incorporated, uses the FIFO method of process costing. It 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
Completion with respect to materials
Completion with respect to conversion
Units started into production during the month
Units completed and transferred out
Ending work in process:
Units in process
Completion with respect to materials
Completion with respect to conversion
Equivalent units of production
550
Materials Conversion
74%
50%
154,600
154,720
430
Required:
Compute the Molding Department's equivalent units of production for materials and conversion for the period.
Note: Round your intermediate and final answers to the nearest whole number.
76%
13%
Transcribed Image Text:MediSecure, Incorporated, uses the FIFO method of process costing. It 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 Completion with respect to materials Completion with respect to conversion Units started into production during the month Units completed and transferred out Ending work in process: Units in process Completion with respect to materials Completion with respect to conversion Equivalent units of production 550 Materials Conversion 74% 50% 154,600 154,720 430 Required: Compute the Molding Department's equivalent units of production for materials and conversion for the period. Note: Round your intermediate and final answers to the nearest whole number. 76% 13%
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