Which Joint Cost Allocation Method Is Described by the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which joint cost allocation method is described by the following statement? Joint cost is prorated to the products on the basis of each product's share of units.

• A)physical units method
• B)weighted average method
• C)sales-value-at-split-off method
• D)net realizable value method

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