Fryer Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. This month, the beginning inventory in the first processing department consisted of 700 units. The costs and percentage completion of these units in beginning inventory were:
|
Cost |
Percent Complete |
|
|
Material cost |
12,600 |
75% |
|
Conversion costs |
8,900 |
60% |
A total of 7,300 units were started and 6,200 units were transferred to the second processing department during the month. The following costs were incurred in the first processing department during the month:
|
Cost |
|
|
Material Costs |
132,200 |
|
Conversion costs |
177,500 |
The ending inventory was 80% complete with respect to materials and 45% complete with respect to conversion costs.
Required:
The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing department during the month is closest to what amount?