The inventory records for Radford Co. reflected the following: Beginning inventory @ May 1 1,900 units @ $ 5.40 First purchase @ May 7 2,000 units @ $ 5.60 second purchase @ May 17 2,200 units @ $ 5.70 Third purchase @ May 23 1,800 units @ $ 5.80 Sales @ May 31 6,000 units @ $ 7.30 Determine the weighted average cost per unit (rounded) for May.
The inventory records for Radford Co. reflected the following: Beginning inventory @ May 1 1,900 units @ $ 5.40 First purchase @ May 7 2,000 units @ $ 5.60 second purchase @ May 17 2,200 units @ $ 5.70 Third purchase @ May 23 1,800 units @ $ 5.80 Sales @ May 31 6,000 units @ $ 7.30 Determine the weighted average cost per unit (rounded) for May.
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The inventory records for Radford Co. reflected the following:
Beginning inventory @ May 1 | 1,900 | units | @ | $ | 5.40 | |
First purchase @ May 7 | 2,000 | units | @ | $ | 5.60 | |
second purchase @ May 17 | 2,200 | units | @ | $ | 5.70 | |
Third purchase @ May 23 | 1,800 | units | @ | $ | 5.80 | |
Sales @ May 31 | 6,000 | units | @ | $ | 7.30 |
Determine the weighted average cost per unit (rounded) for May.
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Weighted average cost per unit is defined as total cost of the goods purchased divided by total number of units purchased:
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