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Calaveras makes two products in a joint manufacturing process. At the point of separation, costs of $8,000 have been incurred. Each product can be sold at the point of separation or processed further. At the split-off point, Product 1 can be sold for $20,000 and Product 2 can be sold for $36,000. Product 1 can be further processed at a cost of $24,000 to make Product 1a which could be sold for $60,000. Product 2 can be further processed at a cost of $28,000 to make Product 2b which could be sold for $56,000.
Calaveras makes two products in a joint manufacturing process. At the point of separation, costs of $8,000 have been incurred. Each product can be sold at the point of separation or processed further. At the split-off point, Product 1 can be sold for $20,000 and Product 2 can be sold for $36,000. Product 1 can be further processed at a cost of $24,000 to make Product 1a which could be sold for $60,000. Product 2 can be further processed at a cost of $28,000 to make Product 2b which could be sold for $56,000.


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NPV

Net Present Value represents the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.

Net Present Value

A financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment, calculated by subtracting the present value of cash outflows from the present value of cash inflows over a period of time.

Cost of Capital

The profit rate that an organization must reach in its investment operations to keep its market status and draw financial resources.

Cash Inflows

The total amount of money being transferred into a business, typically measured over a specific period of time.

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