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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