A Firm Incurs Manufacturing Costs Totalling $240 000 in Process

question 24

Multiple Choice

A firm incurs manufacturing costs totalling $240 000 in process 1 to produce the following three beverages emerging from that process at the split-off point:
Apple juice: sold immediately it emerges from Process 1 without further processing for $0.70 litre.
Apple cider: processed further in Process 2 at an additional cost of $0.66667 litre, then sold for $1.50 litre.
Apple pulp: processed further in Process 3 at an additional cost of $1.50 litre, then sold for $3.50 litre.
The following data relates to the period in which the joint costs were incurred.
What is the amount of joint cost that would be allocated to apple juice if the constant gross margin method had been used?

• A) $120 000
• B) $91 000
• C) $84 000
• D) $80 000

Analyze economic data and tables to make inferences about trade dynamics and potential gains from trade.

Understand the concept of production possibilities curves and their implications for economic production and trade.

Comprehend the basis and benefits of mutual advantageous trade between nations.

Grasp the theory of comparative advantage and its role in determining what goods a nation should produce and trade.

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