Dock Corporation Makes Two Products from a Common Input

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Multiple Choice

Dock Corporation makes two products from a common input. Joint processing costs up to the split-off point total $33,600 a year. The company allocates these costs to the joint products on the basis of their total sales values at the split-off point. Each product may be sold at the split-off point or processed further. Data concerning these products appear below: What is the minimum amount the company should accept for Product X if it is to be sold at the split-off point?

• A) $31,800
• B) $20,500
• C) $16,800
• D) $35,500

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