Use the Following Information for the Next 3 Questions

question 14

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for the next 3 questions.
Recyclers, Inc. reprocesses paper and obtains 2 main products, a by-product, and waste. By-product revenues are treated as a reduction in joint costs. During the period, 1,000 tons were processed at a cost of $12,000 for materials and processing, resulting in the following:
-If the firm allocates joint costs to the main products using the physical output method, how much will be allocated to Main-1?

• A) $2,000
• B) $2,400
• C) $2,222
• D) $3,333

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Definitions:

Excise Taxes

Taxes applied to the purchase of specific goods or activities, sometimes used to discourage consumption of certain items.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Revenue

The total amount of money received by a company for goods sold or services provided during a certain time period.

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency when the equilibrium in a market is not achieved or is unachievable, leading to a potential loss of social welfare.