Richards Corporation uses the weighted-average method of process costing. The following information is available for October in its Fabricating Department: Units:Beginning Inventory: 80,000 units, 60% complete as to materials and 20% complete as to conversion.Units started and completed: 250,000.Units completed and transferred out: 330,000.Ending Inventory: 30,000 units, 40% complete as to materials and 10% complete as to conversion. Costs:Costs in beginning Work in Process - Direct Materials: $37,200.Costs in beginning Work in Process - Conversion: $79,700.Costs incurred in October - Direct Materials: $646,800.Costs incurred in October - Conversion: $919,300. Calculate the cost per equivalent unit of materials.
A. $2.59
B. $2.20
C. $2.33
D. $2.00
E. $1.89
Answer: D
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