Overboard Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system.In the Cutting Department in June, units were 80% complete with respect to conversion in the beginning work in process inventory and 25% complete with respect to conversion in the ending work in process inventory.Other data for the department for June follow: The cost per equivalent unit for conversion cost is closest to:

A) $1.75
B) $1.51
C) $1.45
D) $1.98

Conversion Costs

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overhead, which are incurred to convert raw materials into finished products.

FIFO Method

An inventory valuation method that assumes the first items placed in inventory are the first sold, standing for "first in, first out."

Process Costing

An accounting method that accumulates direct and indirect costs of a continuous production process and assigns them to individual units of output.