Question

Information about three joint products follows: X Y Z Anticipated production 12,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs. 7,000 lbs. Selling price/lb. at split-off $16 $26 $48 Additional processing costs/lb. after split-off (all variable) $8 $20 $20 Selling price/lb. after further processing $20 $40 $70 The cost of the joint process is $140,000. Which of the joint products should be processed further?

Answer 1

Answer:

It is advisable to process Z unit further.

Explanation:

Ans: C. Z.

Decision about further processing of Products

Particulars/ Products X Y Z

Selling Price after further processing $ 20 $ 40 $ 70

Less: Selling Price at split off $ 16 $ 26 $ 48

Incremental value $ 4 $ 14 $ 22

Less: Further Processing Cost $ 8 $ 20 $ 20

Profit / (loss) arising due to further processing (a) ($ 4) ($ 6) $ 2

Units (b)       12,000       8,000       7,000

Increase/ (Decrease) in Operational Income (a*b) ($ 48,000) ($ 48000) $ 14,000

It is advisable to process Z unit further.