Differential Chemical produced 13,500 gallons of Preon and 27,000 gallons of Paron. Joint costs incurred in producing the two products totaled $7,800. At the split-off point, Preon has a market value of $6.00 per gallon and Paron $2.00 per gallon. Compute the portion of the joint costs to be allocated to Preon if the value basis is used.
$1,560.
$4,680.
$3,120.
$2,600.
$5,845.
Differential Chemical produced 13,500 gallons of Preon and 27,000 gallons of Paron.
At the split-off point, Preon has a market value of $6.00 per gallon and Paron $2.00 per gallon
Product | Quantity | Market price per gallon | Total market value | Percentage of market value |
Preon | 13,500 gallons | $6 | 81,000 | 81,000/135,000 = 60% |
Paron | 27,000 gallons | $2 | 54,000 | 54,000/135,000 = 40% |
Total | $135,000 | 100% |
Joint costs incurred in producing the two products = $7,800.
Joint costs to be allocated to Preon = Joint costs incurred in producing the two products x Percentage of market value of Preon
= 7,800 x 60%
= $4,680
Second option is correct.
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