Pierce & company provides the following information concerning the work in process at its plant: beginning inventory was partially complete (materials are 100 percent complete; conversion costs are 59 percent complete). started this month, 59,800 units. transferred out, 50,300 units. ending inventory, 20,600 units (materials are 100 percent complete; conversion costs are 16 percent complete). 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 metho

You are thinking of making your mansion more energy efficient by replacing some of the light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, and insulating part or all of your exterior walls. each compact fluorescent light bulb costs $4 and saves you an average of $2 per year in energy costs, and each square foot of wall insulation costs $1 and saves you an average of $0.20 per year in energy costs.† your mansion has 150 light fittings and 3000 sq ft of uninsulated exterior wall. to impress your friends, you would like to spend as much as possible, but save no more than $750 per year in energy costs (you are proud of your large utility bills). how many compact fluorescent light bulbs and how many square feet of insulation should you purchase? how much will you save in energy costs per year? (if an answer does not exist, enter dne.)