Rose Flour Company makes fl our from high-protein lentils. It uses a process costing system. In the
Question:
Rose Flour Company makes fl our from high-protein lentils. It uses a process costing system. In the monthof January, the company started 11,350 units and completed and transferred out 8,000 units. The inspection process occurs at the 60% point and the process results in normal spoilage of 13.5% of the good units passed. There were no beginning inventories in January. January’s ending inventories were 75% complete with respect to labour and overhead and 100% complete with respect to materials. There was no abnormal spoilage during January. The company incurred $20,620 in conversion costs and $22,700 indirect materials cost during January.
REQUIRED
A. What is the number of spoiled units?
B. What will be the cost per equivalent unit for labour and overhead costs?
Step by Step Answer:
Cost Management Measuring, Monitoring And Motivating Performance
ISBN: 1601
3rd Canadian Edition
Authors: Leslie G. Eldenburg, Susan K. Wolcott, Liang Hsuan Chen, Gail Cook