Dessa Cabinetry, Inc., manufactures standard sized modular cabinet units for kitchens and other applications within the home. Its costing system utilizes two cost categories, direct materials and conversion costs. Each product must pass through the rough cut department and the finish department. Direct materials are added at the beginning of production. Conversion costs are allocated evenly throughout production.

Data for Finishing Department for March 2020 are:

Work in process, beginning inventory, 30% converted 880 units

Units started during February 1,900 units

Work in process, ending inventory 550 units

Costs for Finishing Department for March 2020 are:

Work in process, beginning inventory:

Direct materials $198,000

Conversion costs $204,000

Direct materials costs added during February $421,000

Conversion costs added during February $140,000

What is the unit cost per equivalent unit of the beginning inventory in the Finishing Department? (Round the final answer to the nearest whole dollar.)

Select one:

a. $225

b. $773

c. $998

d. $360