Heller Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its processcosting system. Data concerning the first processing department for themost recent month are listed below:Beginning work in process inventory:Units in beginning work in process inventory500Materials costs$3,600Conversion costsPercent complete with respect to materialsPercent complete with respect to conversion$2,80065%30%Units started into production during the monthUnits transferred to the next department during theMaterials costs added during the monthConversion costs added during the monthEnding work in process inventory:Units in ending work in process inventory$ 92,500$ 1,47,9009,2008,300Percent complete with respect to materialsPercent complete with respect to conversion1,40060%25%What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the firstprocessing department?A. 840B. 9,140C. 9,700D. 8,300

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