Department W had 2,400 units, one-third completed at the beginning of the period; 16,000 units were transferred to Department X from Department W during the period; and 1,800 units were one-half completed at the end of the period. Assume the completion ratios apply to direct materials and conversion costs. (Show work)

1. What is the total number of units to be assigned cost on the cost of production report for Department W?

2. What are the equivalent units of production used to compute unit conversion cost on the cost of production report for Department W? Assume the company uses FIFO.

Biochemical corp. requires $600,000 in financing over the next three years. the firm can borrow the funds for three years at 10.80 percent interest per year. the ceo decides to do a forecast and predicts that if she utilizes short-term financing instead, she will pay 7.50 percent interest in the first year, 12.15 percent interest in the second year, and 8.25 percent interest in the third year. assume interest is paid in full at the end of each year. a)determine the total interest cost under each plan. a) long term fixed rate: b) short term fixed rate: b) which plan is less costly? a) long term fixed rate plan b) short term variable rate plan