Dowchow Corporation Makes Two Products from a Common Input

question 39

Multiple Choice

Dowchow Corporation makes two products from a common input.Joint processing costs up to the split-off point total $38, 400 a year.The company allocates these costs to the joint products on the basis of their total sales values at the split-off point.Each product may be sold at the split-off point or processed further.Data concerning these products appear below: What is the minimum amount the company should accept for Product X if it is to be sold at the split-off point?

• A)$22, 400
• B)$43, 400
• C)$20, 800
• D)$45, 000

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