Partridge Co

question 156

Multiple Choice

Partridge Co. can further process Product J to produce Product D Product J is currently selling for $21 per pound and costs $15.75 per pound to produce. Product D would sell for $38 per pound and would require an additional cost of $9.25 per pound to produce.
What is the differential cost of producing Product D?

• A) $6.50 per pound
• B) $9.25 per pound
• C) $17 per pound.
• D) $5.25 per pound.

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