Gunes Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. This month, the beginning inventory in the first processing department consisted of 1,600 units. The costs and percentage completion of these units in beginning inventory were:
Cost Percent Complete
Materials costs $ 11,400 65%
Conversion costs $ 13,600 30%
A total of 9,300 units were started and 8,200 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
Materials costs $ 142,900
Conversion costs $ 360,300
The ending inventory was 50% complete with respect to materials and 35% complete with respect to conversion costs.
Required:
a. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to ___________.
Multiple Choice:
A. $14.03
B. $16.16
C. $12.89
D. $14.63