Nelson industries makes widgets using a two-step process that involves machining first and assembly second. in the machining department, all materials are issued at the beginning of the process and conversion costs are incurred uniformly throughout the process. during the period, the machining department transferred out 8,600 widgets and had an ending inventory of 4,000 widgets that were 85% complete. beginning inventory consisted of 6,000 units that were 35% complete. what are the equivalent units of production for materials in the machining department?

Faldo corp sells on terms that allow customers 45 days to pay for merchandise. its sales last year were $325,000, and its year-end receivables were $60,000. if its dso is less than the 45-day credit period, then customers are paying on time. otherwise, they are paying late. by how much are customers paying early or late? base your answer on this equation: dso - credit period = days early or late, and use a 365-day year when calculating the dso. a positive answer indicates late payments, while a negative answer indicates early payments.a. 21.27b. 22.38c. 23.50d. 24.68e. 25.91b