For Each of the Following Methods of Allocating Joint Costs

question 91

Essay

For each of the following methods of allocating joint costs, give a positive or a negative aspect of selecting each one to allocate joint costs.
a.sales value at split-off
b.estimated net realizable value method
c.the constant gross margin method
d.a physical measure such as volume

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