Reference no: EM132958472

The ledger of Ivanhoe Company has the following work in process inventory account.

Work in Process-Painting 5/1

Balance 3,690 5/31

Completed and transferred out? 5/31

Direct materials 8,660 5/31

Direct labor 4,098 5/31

Manufacturing overhead 2,280 5/31

Balance ?

Production records show that there were 500 units in the beginning inventory, 30% complete, 1,700 units started into production, and 1,600 units completed and transferred out. The beginning work in process had materials cost of $2,340 and conversion costs of $1,350. The units in ending inventory were 40% complete as to conversion costs. Materials are entered at the beginning of the painting process, and conversion costs are incurred uniformly throughout the process.

Problem (a) How many units are in process at May 31?

Problem (b) What is the unit materials cost for May?