Weighted average material is a method of calculating the average cost of materials used in production, taking into account the quantity and cost of each material used. This method is useful when different materials have different costs and are used in varying quantities.
For example, let's say a company produces two products, Product A and Product B. The company uses two types of materials, Material X and Material Y, in the production of these products. The cost and quantity of each material used in the production of each product is as follows:
Product A: - Material X: Cost $5 per unit, Quantity 100 units - Material Y: Cost $10 per unit, Quantity 50 units
Product B: - Material X: Cost $7 per unit, Quantity 150 units - Material Y: Cost $8 per unit, Quantity 75 units
To calculate the weighted average material cost for the company, we would first calculate the total cost of each material used in the production of both products:
Total cost of Material X = ($5 * 100) + ($7 * 150) = $750 + $1050 = $1800 Total cost of Material Y = ($10 * 50) + ($8 * 75) = $500 + $600 = $1100
Next, we would calculate the total quantity of each material used in the production of both products:
Total quantity of Material X = 100 + 150 = 250 units Total quantity of Material Y = 50 + 75 = 125 units
Finally, we would calculate the weighted average material cost by dividing the total cost of each material by the total quantity of that material:
Weighted average cost of Material X = $1800 / 250 = $7.20 per unit Weighted average cost of Material Y = $1100 / 125 = $8.80 per unit
Therefore, the weighted average material cost for the company is $7.20 per unit for Material X and $8.80 per unit for Material Y.
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Weighted Average Material
A weighted average material is a material in which different components are combined in specific proportions and each component has a specific weight or importance in determining the overall properties of the material.
Mean of Weighted Average Material
The mean of a weighted average material is the average value of all the individual component values, weighted by their respective weights or importance. It represents the overall value or property of the material.
Example:
Consider a concrete mixture consisting of three components: cement, sand, and gravel. Each component has a specific weight factor that reflects its proportion in the mixture.
Mean compressive strength = (1/3 x 50 MPa) + (1/3 x 20 MPa) + (1/3 x 10 MPa) = 16.67 MPa + 6.67 MPa + 3.33 MPa = 26.67 MPa
Therefore, the mean compressive strength of the concrete mixture is 26.67 MPa. This value represents the average compressive strength of the material, taking into account the weighted contributions of each component.