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

question 307

Multiple Choice

Lucas 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) $18.39
• B) $16.46
• C) $17.51
• D) $14.24

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