Joos 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: |
600 |
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Units in beginning work in process inventory |
$7,300 |
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Materials costs . |
$2,300 |
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Conversion costs |
50% |
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Percentage complete with respect to materials |
10% |
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Percentage complete with respect to conversion |
9,400 |
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Units started into production during the month |
8,600 |
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Units transferred to the next department during the month |
$196,300 |
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Materials costs added during the month . |
$315,800 |
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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 |
70% |
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Percentage complete with respect to conversion |
40% |
The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:
A) $19.63
B) $21.25
C) $20.36
D) $20.49