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Ralston Tile Produces Three Types of Ceramic Tiles, Models 33

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Ralston Tile produces three types of ceramic tiles, models 33, 41, and 56 from clay, which is mined in the Arizona desert.Budgeted data for next month follows: 334156 Units produced 3,0004,5006,000 Sales value at split-off per unit $15$18$24 Additional processing costs per unit $4$6$7 Joint production costs per unit $2$5$5 Sales value if processed further per unit $20$23$32\begin{array}{lrrr}&33&41&56\\\text { Units produced } & 3,000 & 4,500 & 6,000 \\\hline \text { Sales value at split-off per unit } & \$ 15 & \$ 18 & \$ 24 \\\text { Additional processing costs per unit } & \$ 4 & \$ 6 & \$ 7 \\\text { Joint production costs per unit } & \$ 2 & \$ 5 & \$ 5 \\\text { Sales value if processed further per unit } & \$ 20 & \$ 23 & \$ 32\end{array}

The joint cost of mining the clay is $80,000 \$ 80,000 . Which of the products should be produced beyond the split-off point?

334156\quad\underline{33} \quad\quad \underline{41} \quad \underline{56}
A.  YesYesYes \text { Yes\quad Yes\quad Yes }
B.  Yes YesNo \text { Yes \quad Yes\quad No }
C.  No  Yes  Yes \text { No } \quad \text { Yes } \quad \text { Yes }
D.  Yes  No  Yes \text { Yes } \quad \text { No } \quad \text { Yes }

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