Dowchow Corporation Makes Two Products from a Common Input

question 36

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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