Use the Following Information for the Next 2 Questions

question 59

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for the next 2 questions.
A joint input costing $500 results in four distinct products at the point of split-off. Relevant data follows:
-Assume that K is processed further and that management is considering an alternative to the current process. The new separable cost of processing would be $250. If the firm is to be no worse off, the product must sell for at least

• A) $550
• B) $650
• C) $750
• D) $850

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