Jublot Corporation Uses the Weighted-Average Method in Its Process Costing

question 167

Multiple Choice

Jublot 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: The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:

• A) $21.76
• B) $19.45
• C) $34.73
• D) $24.38

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