J-M Company Uses a Joint Process Costing $15,000 to Produce

question 39

Multiple Choice

J-M Company uses a joint process costing $15,000 to produce three main products. The company had no beginning inventory. Its current period operation data follow: Units Sales Value Separable Sales Value After Units
Product Produced at Split-Off Costs Further Processing Sold
S 500 $5,000 $500 $ 7,000 400
T 450 6,000 650 9,000 300
R 300 9,000 700 10,000 250
If J-M uses the physical output method and performs further processing after the split-off point, what is the ending inventory value for product R?

• A)$717
• B)$600
• C)$860
• D)$720

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Definitions:

Supply Increases

A situation where the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a specific price rises.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in market stability.

Demand Decrease

A downward shift in the demand curve for a product, indicating that consumers now desire less of it at every price.

Supply Increase

A rise in the quantity of a product or service that is available for purchase, which can affect market prices and demand levels.