Table: Value Meals The Table Shows James and Chris' Willingness to Pay at

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Table: Value Meals $$\begin{array} { l c c } \hline & \text { James } & \text { Chris } \\\hline \text { Cheeseburger } & \$ 1.50 & \$ 1.00 \\\text { French Fries } & \$ 0.50 & \$ 1.25 \\\text { Soft Drink } & \$ 1.20 & \$ 0.50 \\\hline\end{array}$$
The table shows James and Chris' willingness to pay at a local fast-food restaurant. Use this information to answer the following questions.
a.
If the fast-food restaurant is trying to maximize profits by pricing separately, what price will they charge for a cheeseburger? French fries? Soft drink?
b.
Assuming that it costs the restaurant only $0.10 to produce a cheeseburger, $0.15 to produce one order of French fries, and $0.05 to produce a soft drink, what will be their total profits if they price separately using the prices determined above?
c.
Suppose the restaurant is trying to decide whether or not to offer a value meal, which would include a cheeseburger, French fries, and a soft drink. What price should they charge for this value meal? Would profits be higher or lower than if the restaurant sets prices individually? Explain.

Comprehend the accounting procedures involved in process costing, including the calculation of equivalent units.

Understand the role of a production department in process costing.

Recognize the application and importance of hybrid costing systems and their relation to process and job order costing.

Understand the fundamental principles of process cost accounting, including the classification of direct and indirect costs.

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