Vanguard Company Makes Three Products,M,N,and P,which Come from a Joint

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Essay

Vanguard Company makes three products,M,N,and P,which come from a joint process.The joint costs for each batch of the products are: $80,000 for direct materials,$40,000 for direct labor,and $30,000 for indirect costs (overhead).Each batch produces 10,000 pounds of product M with a market value of $6 per pound; 5,000 pounds of N with a market value of $12 per pound; and 9,000 pounds of P with a market value of $10 per pound.
Required:
1)Determine the total amount of joint cost allocated to each of the products,assuming that the allocation is based on the weight of products produced.(Do not round intermediate calculations.Round each of your final answers to the nearest whole dollar.)
2)Determine the total amount of joint cost allocated to each of the products,assuming that the allocation is based on the market value of the products.(Do not round intermediate calculations.Round each of your final answers to the nearest whole dollar.)

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Definitions:

Inventory

The basic substances, products under manufacturing, and completed items that form part of a company's assets, which are available or will soon be available for purchase.

Source of Cash

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Early Payment Discount

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