Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Methods

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the methods for allocating joint costs?

• A) Constant gross-margin percentage method results in same joint production cost per unit for all products.
• B) Estimated net realizable value method results in same gross margin percentage for all products.
• C) Present value allocation method is the least preferred method due to its complex calculations.
• D) Sales value at split-off method uses the sales value of the entire production of the accounting period to allocate costs.

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