Helix Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system to produce precast concrete flooring. The production process is carried out in multiple departments. All of the materials are added to the first production department at the beginning of processing in that department. The data for May for the first production department is as follows:
Percent Complete - Materials: 100%
Percent Complete - Conversion: 20%
Units:
- Units started into production: 53,000
- Units transferred to the next production department: 33,000
Inventory:
- Work in process inventory, May 1: Material - $46,100, Conversion - $12,400
- Work in process inventory, May 31: Material - $249,800, Conversion - $269,800
Costs:
- Materials cost added during May: $59,880
- Conversion cost added during May: $178,316