A Company Produces Two Joint Products (Called 301 and 302)

question 114

Essay

A company produces two joint products (called 301 and 302) in a single operation that uses one raw material called Fruge. Four hundred gallons of Fruge were purchased at a cost of $800 and were used to produce 150 gallons of Product 301, selling for $5 per gallon, and 75 gallons of Product 302, selling for $15 per gallon. How much of the $800 cost should be allocated to each product, assuming that the company allocates cost based on sales revenue?

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Definitions:

Inputs

Inputs are the resources used in the production process to create goods or services, including labor, raw materials, machinery, and capital.

Production

The process of creating goods or services by combining labor, machinery, and materials resources.

Returns to Scale

The rate at which output increases as inputs are increased proportionally.

Long-Run Average Total Cost

The average cost per unit of output when all input factors are variable, and economies of scale are fully exploited.