Santos Corporation Processes a Single Material into Three Separate Products

question 8

Essay

Santos Corporation processes a single material into three separate products X, Y, and Z.During November, the joint costs of processing were $100,000.Production and sales value information for the month were as follows:
Required:
Determine the amount of joint cost allocated to each product if the constant gross margin percentage of NRV method is used.

Define and explain network effects and their contribution to economies of scale.

Describe the characteristics that make a monopolist a price maker.

Identify major barriers to entry in monopolistic markets.

Understand the implications of natural monopoly and the concept of fair-return and socially optimal prices.

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