Dock Corporation makes two products from a common input. Joint processing costs up to the split-off point total $33,600 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) $31,800
B) $20,500
C) $16,800
D) $35,500

Question

Dock Corporation makes two products from a common input. Joint processing costs up to the split-off point total $33,600 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) $31,800 
B) $20,500 
C) $16,800 
D) $35,500

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11ea7761_161c_070b_81a5_f7bb61c668a5_TB2580_00 The minimum amount the company should accept for Product X if it is to be sold at the split-off point is $20,500.

Dock Corporation Makes Two Products from a Common Input