Answer:
$21.44
Explanation:
Calculation for the cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department
First step
Units completed and transferred out $7,500
Ending inventory($800+$8,400-$7,500)*70% Ending inventory =1,700*70%
Ending inventory =$1,190
Equivalent units for Materials $8,690
($7,500+$1,190)
Total materials costs $186,300
Second step
Cost per equivalent unit for materials=Total materials costs÷ Equivalent units for Materials
Cost per Equivalent unit for Materials $186,300÷$8,690
Cost per Equivalent unit for Materials=$21.44
Therefore the cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to $21.44