Reference no: EM132805525
The following details are available for January production.
Beginning inventory
Number of units 4,500
Direct materials cost $22,500
Conversion cost $13,000
Per cent completion 65%
Month of January activity
Number of units started 25,000
Direct material A cost $160,000
Direct material B cost $354,000
Conversion costs $560,600
Number of units completed 22,000
Ending inventory 7,000
Per cent completion of ending inventory 40%
Problem 1: The company uses the FIFO method. What is the cost of the abnormal spoilage for January?