et. Once set, the birdbaths are removed from the mold and sent to the Finishing Department where any imperfections are removed and the birdbaths are sprayed with a special sealant.  Information for the Forming Department for the month of May is provided below. Assume that Concrete Creations uses the

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Concrete Creations manufactures concrete bird baths that are sold through retail outlets nationwide. The bird baths are made in a two-stage process. In the Forming Department, the concrete is poured into silicone molds where it is allowed to cure and set. Once set, the birdbaths are removed from the mold and sent to the Finishing Department where any imperfections are removed and the birdbaths are sprayed with a special sealant. 

Information for the Forming Department for the month of May is provided below.

Assume that Concrete Creations uses the weighted-average method for cost allocation. Calculate the total cost of ending work in process inventory as well as total cost of units transferred out for May.



Percent Complete
Units
Materials
Conversion
Work in Process, Beginning
10,000
100%
60%
Started into Production
90,000
Completed and Transferrred Out
Work in Process, Ending
80,000
20,000
100%
40%
Materials
Conversion
Work in Process, beginning
2$
12,600 $
12,400
Cost added during period
167,400 $
119,350
Transcribed Image Text:Percent Complete Units Materials Conversion Work in Process, Beginning 10,000 100% 60% Started into Production 90,000 Completed and Transferrred Out Work in Process, Ending 80,000 20,000 100% 40% Materials Conversion Work in Process, beginning 2$ 12,600 $ 12,400 Cost added during period 167,400 $ 119,350
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