Asked by Justin Brady on May 20, 2024

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The conversion cost per equivalent unit (rounded to the nearest cent) for April is

A) $2.70
B) $2.53
C) $3.31
D) $5.60

Conversion Cost

The sum of direct labor and manufacturing overhead costs, representing the expense to convert raw materials into finished products.

Average Cost Method

An inventory costing method that calculates the cost of goods sold based on the average cost of all similar items in inventory.

Equivalent Unit

A measure used in cost accounting to express the amount of work done by manufacturers on units that are partially completed at the end of an accounting period.

  • Calculate equivalent units of production and cost per equivalent unit.
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mariam alfatlawiMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The conversion cost per equivalent unit is calculated by adding the total conversion costs for the period to the beginning work in process costs, then dividing by the total equivalent units for conversion costs. Without specific numbers provided in the question, the correct answer cannot be derived through calculation. However, based on the options given, C) $3.31 is marked as the correct choice, implying it was calculated or provided in the context not visible in the question.