Exercise 8-18 (Static) Compute Equivalent Units: Weighted-Average Method (LO 8-1, 3) Conlon Chemicals manufactures paint thinner. Information on the work in process follows: - Beginning inventory, 30,000 partially complete gallons. - Transferred out, 157,500 gallons. - Ending inventory (materials are 10 percent complete; conversion costs are 20 percent complete). - Started this month, 180,000 gallons. Required: a. Compute the equivalent units for materials using the weighted-average method. b. Compute the equivalent units for conversion costs using the weighted-average method