Question

Data pertaining to a company's joint production for the current period follows: L M Quantities produced 200 lbs. 150 lbs. Market value at split-off point $ 8 /lb. $ 16 /lb. Compute the cost to be allocated to Product M for this period's $660 of joint costs if the value basis is used. Multiple Choice $264. $396. $330. $1,364. $796.

Answer 1

Answer:

Joint cost value based = $396

Explanation:

Given:

Company                            L                M

Quantities produced     200 lbs       150 lbs

Market value                  $8/lb            $16/lb

Total joint cost = $660

Computation:

Market value of L = 200 lbs × $8/lbs

Market value of L = $1,600

Market value of M = 150 lbs × $16/lbs

Market value of M = $2,400

Total market value = Market value of L + Market value of M

Total market value = $1,600 + $2,400

Total market value = $4,000

Joint cost value based = $660 × ($2,400 / $4,000)

Joint cost value based = $396