The inventory records for Radford Company reflected the following 600 units @ $2.80 Beginning inventory on May 1 First purchase on May 7 second purchase on May 17 Third purchase on May 23 Sales on May 31 700 units e $3.00 900 units @ $3.10 500 units e $3.20 2,100 units e $4.70 What is the weighted average cost per unit for May?

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The inventory records for Radford Company reflected the following
600 units @ $2.80
Beginning inventory on May 1
First purchase on May 7
second purchase on May 17
Third purchase on May 23
700 units @ $3.00
900 units e $3.10
500 units @ $3.20
Sales on May 31
2,100 units @ $4.70
What is the weighted average cost per unit for May?
Transcribed Image Text:The inventory records for Radford Company reflected the following 600 units @ $2.80 Beginning inventory on May 1 First purchase on May 7 second purchase on May 17 Third purchase on May 23 700 units @ $3.00 900 units e $3.10 500 units @ $3.20 Sales on May 31 2,100 units @ $4.70 What is the weighted average cost per unit for May?
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Particulars

No. of Units

Cost per unit

Total Value

May 1

600

$2.80

$1680

May 7

700

$3

$2100

May 17

900

$3.10

$2790

May 23

500

$3.20

$1600

Total

2700

 

$8170

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