Mathematics · Process Costing
LMN Co manufactures three joint products (L, M, N) and one by-product (R) from a single process. Data for May are as follows: Opening and closing inventories: Nil Raw materials Input: $180,000 Conversion costs: $50,000 Output details: - Joint Product L: 3,000 units, Sales price $32 per unit - Joint Product M: 2,000 units, Sales price $42 per unit - Joint Product N: 4,000 units, Sales price $38 per unit - By-product R: 1,000 units, Sales price $2 per unit By-product sales revenue is credited to the sales account (meaning it does not reduce process costs). Joint costs are apportioned on a sales value basis. What were the full production costs of product M in May (to the nearest $)?
- 1$57,687
- 2$57,844
- 3$58,193✓
- 4$66,506
Correct answer
$58,193
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