A Joint Production Process at Berry Lane Farm Results in Two

question 121

Multiple Choice

A joint production process at Berry Lane Farm results in two products, blackberry syrup and blackberry jam. The following cost and activity data relate to these two products: Blackberry syrup can be sold as-is (at the split-off point) for $2.90 per unit, or it can be processed further into a specialty blackberry juice and then sold for $5.50 per unit. If blackberry syrup is processed further into the specialty blackberry juice, what would be the overall effect on operating income?

• A)$2380 net increase in operating income
• B)$2380 net decrease in operating income
• C)$5220 net increase in operating income
• D)$5220 net decrease in operating income

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