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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