Haffner Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
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Beginning work in process inventory: |
500 |
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Units in beginning work in process inventory |
$7,800 |
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Materials costs . |
$9,100 |
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Conversion costs |
85% |
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Percentage complete with respect to materials |
55% |
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Percentage complete with respect to conversion |
7,000 |
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Units started into production during the month |
6,100 |
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Units transferred to the next department during the month |
$102,700 |
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Materials costs added during the month . |
$184,400 |
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Conversion costs added during the month . |
500 |
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Ending work in process inventory: |
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Units in ending work in process inventory |
1,400 |
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Percentage complete with respect to materials |
60% |
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Percentage complete with respect to conversion |
50% |
The cost per equivalent whole unit for the month in the first processing department is closest to:
A) $40.53
B) $47.04
C) $44.38
D) $49.84