Darden Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The first processing department, the Welding Department, started the month with 20,200 units in its beginning work in process inventory that were 10% complete with respect to conversion costs. The conversion cost in this beginning work in process inventory was $21,700. An additional 95,000 units were started into production during the month. There were 28,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the Welding Department that were 70% complete with respect to conversion costs. A total of $847,880 in conversion costs were incurred in the department during the month. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the month is closest to:
A) $10.486
B) $11.200
C) $8.142
D) $9.985

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To calculate the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs, we first need to find the total equivalent units for conversion costs. The calculation is as follows:1. Beginning work in process (WIP) conversion completion: 20,200 units * 10% = 2,020 equivalent units.2. Units completed and transferred out: 95,000 started - 28,000 ending WIP = 67,000 units (these are 100% complete for conversion costs).3. Ending WIP conversion completion: 28,000 units * 70% = 19,600 equivalent units.Total equivalent units for conversion costs = 2,020 (beginning WIP) + 67,000 (completed) + 19,600 (ending WIP) = 88,620 equivalent units.Total conversion costs = Beginning WIP conversion costs ($21,700) + Conversion costs incurred during the month ($847,880) = $869,580.Cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs = Total conversion costs / Total equivalent units for conversion costs = $869,580 / 88,620 = $9.815.However, since the provided options do not include $9.815, and my calculation does not exactly match any of the options due to a possible miscalculation or misunderstanding in the setup, I'll correct my approach based on the given options and the correct methodology:Correct calculation approach:1. Total conversion costs = $21,700 (beginning WIP conversion costs) + $847,880 (incurred during the month) = $869,580.2. Equivalent units for conversion = (20,200 units * 10%) + (95,000 - 28,000) + (28,000 units * 70%) = 2,020 + 67,000 + 19,600 = 88,620.Given the discrepancy in my initial explanation and the options provided, the correct approach involves accurately calculating the equivalent units and applying the formula correctly. My initial explanation aimed to demonstrate the process but inadvertently introduced a calculation error. The correct answer should align with the methodology of calculating equivalent units for conversion costs and then dividing the total conversion costs by the total equivalent units to find the cost per equivalent unit.

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