Garrison Company Adds Direct Materials at the Beginning of the Process

question 231

Multiple Choice

Garrison Company adds direct materials at the beginning of the process and adds conversion costs throughout the process. Data for the Shaping Department follows: The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs would be closest to

• A)$5.57.
• B)$4.61.
• C)$5.81.
• D)$4.97.

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