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question 36

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) .Cranbrook Chemical Ltd.manufactures two industrial compounds.In the month of May, 15,000 litres of direct material costing $160,000 were processed at a cost of $400,000.The joint process yielded 16,000 containers of a compound known as Jarlon and 4,000 containers of a compound known as Kharton.The respective selling prices of Jarlon and Kharton are $38 and $58.Both products may be processed further.Jarlon may be processed into Jaxton at an incremental cost of $8 per jar of the final product while Kharton may be processed into Kraxton at an additional cost of $32 per jar of the final product.The volume of jars of the final product are: 12,000 and 3,000 for Jaxton and Kraxton respectively.The selling price of Jaxton is $48 per jar.The selling price of Kraxton is $102 per jar.
-Using the physical measures method, the weightings for joint cost allocations for Jarlon and Kharton respectively are

• A)27.62% and 72.38%.
• B)80.00% and 20.00%.
• C)39.58% and 60.42%.
• D)72.38% and 27.62%.
• E)60.42% and 39.58%.

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Definitions:

Gametic Isolation

A mechanism of reproductive isolation where the gametes (egg and sperm) of different species are unable to fuse or recognize each other, preventing fertilization.

Hybrid Zones

Geographic areas where different species or genetic populations meet and breed, resulting in offspring with mixed characteristics.

Parental Environment

The external conditions and stimuli influenced by parents that contribute to the development and behavior of their offspring.

Rare

Not common or frequent; unusual.