Richards Corporation uses the weighted-average method of process costing. The following information is available for October in its Fabricating Department: Units:
Beginning Inventory: 94,000 units, 80% complete as to materials and 25% complete as to conversion.
Units started and completed: 278,000.
Units completed and transferred out: 372,000.
Ending Inventory: 37,000 units, 40% complete as to materials and 15% complete as to conversion.

Costs:
Costs in beginning Work in Process - Direct Materials: $47,200.
Costs in beginning Work in Process - Conversion: $89,700.
Costs incurred in October - Direct Materials: $759,920.
Costs incurred in October - Conversion: $929,300.

Required:
Calculate the cost per equivalent unit of materials.

Panera bread is a chain of cafes serving sandwiches, soups, and freshly baked breads. the company began in 1981 with stores primarily located along the east coast of the united states. since then, the firm has expanded to over 1,300 locations throughout the united states and canada. the firm has strong earnings and has been designated by business week as a "significant growth company." panera bread executives are considering the idea of expanding globally by opening cafes in asia through a franchising strategy. which of the following, if true, supports the argument that panera bread should expand into asia through franchising? a: the panera bread menu changes rapidly, and each cafe's artisan bread bakers receive regular training on new recipes. b: panera bread executives want fast access to the asian market without a significant investment of capital. c: panera bread executives want to test the asian market with a short-term commitment that allows them to make quick profits. d: the panera bread mission is to make excellent bread available to customers around the world.

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In a chapter 7 bankruptcy, a debtor: