Hendrix, Inc. employs a process costing system. Direct materials are added at the beginning of the process. Here is information about July's activities:
On July 1: Beginning inventories = 750 units, 60% complete
Direct materials cost = $5,925
Conversion costs = $4,095
During July: 15,000 units started
Direct materials added = $150,000
Conversion costs added = $83,520
On July 31: Ending inventories = 1,500 units, 40% complete
Using the weighted average method, the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs was:
A) $5.80
B) $5.90
C) $6.00
D) $6.10

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The Answer of Hendrix, Inc. employs a process costing system. Direct materials are added at the beginning of the process. Here is information about July's activities:
On July 1: Beginning inventories = 750 units, 60% complete
Direct materials cost = $5,925
Conversion costs = $4,095
During July: 15,000 units started
Direct materials added = $150,000
Conversion costs added = $83,520
On July 31: Ending inventories = 1,500 units, 40% complete
Using the weighted average method, the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs was:
A) $5.80
B) $5.90
C) $6.00
D) $6.10