Tanner Corporation produced 3,660 units,consisting of three separate products,in a joint process for the year.The market for these products was so unstable that it was not practical to estimate the selling price of the products.A cost of $425,000 was incurred in the joint process.Product X's production was 80% of product Y's while product Z's production was 125% of product Y's.What is the amount of the joint cost allocable to product X assuming Tanner uses the physical quantities method of allocation?
A) $111,475.
B) $114,865.
C) $139,344.
D) $141,667.

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The physical quantities method allocates joint costs based on the physical quantity of each product produced. In this case, product X's production was 80% of product Y's, so product X should be allocated 80% of the joint cost. 80% of $425,000 is $111,475.

Tanner Corporation Produced 3,660 Units,consisting of Three Separate Products,in a Joint