Analyzing changes in unit costs The costs of materials consumed in producing good units in the Forming Department of Thomas Company were $6,400 and $9,900 for September and October, respectively. The number of equivalent units produced in September and October was 800 tons, and 1,650 tons, respectively. Evaluate the change in the cost of materials between the two months. Round all answers to the nearest whole cent. Energy cost per ton, September Energy cost per ton, October The cost of energy has appeared to ( by s per ton between September and October. ?