Mathematics · Cost Accounting
Joly Roger operates a process that produces joint products J and R. The joint costs apportioned to each product are $56 per unit. Product J can be sold at the split-off point for $50 per unit or can be further processed to form product JJ, which can be sold for $66 per unit. The incremental cost of further processing would be $8. Which of the following statements concerning product J is true?
- 1It should be further processed because the selling price will increase.
- 2It should be further processed because an incremental profit is earned.✓
- 3It should be discontinued because it makes a loss after further processing.
- 4It should be discontinued because it makes a loss at the split-off point.
Correct answer
It should be further processed because an incremental profit is earned.
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