Answer:
Betram Chemicals Company
1. Relevant benefits and costs for each alternative:
Sale at split-off Sale after
further processing
Revenue $129,420 $238,620
Joint Costs 73,000 73,000
Cost for further processing - 42,000
Gross profit $56,420 $123,620
Additional profit $0 $67,200
2. Further processing of Anderine is more cost-effective by $67,200.
3. Further processing of Anderine is still better by $60,760.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Anderine Dofinol Cermine Total Costs
Gallons 5,600 7,600 $73,000 $73,000
Selling price per gal. $13.00 $7.45
Sales revenue $72,800 $56,620 $129,420
Gross profit $56,420
Further processing $42,000
Total costs of production $115,000 $115,000
Output (5,600) 7,600 2,800
Selling price per gallon $7.45 $65
Sales revenue $56,620 $182,000 $238,620
Gross profit $123,620
Profit from further processing:
Gross profit with further processing $123,620
Gross profit before further processing 56,420
Additional profit $67,200
1. Relevant benefits and costs for each alternative:
Sale at split-off Sale after
further processing
Revenue $129,420 $238,620
Joint Costs 73,000 73,000
Cost for further processing - 42,000
Gross profit $56,420 $123,620
Additional profit $0 $67,200 ($123,620 - $56,420)
What if:
Purchasing order cost (5,600/500 * 20 * $10) = $2,240
Quality inspection cost (5,600/500 * 15 * $25) = $4,200
Additional costs = $6,440
Reduced additional profit = $60,760 ($67,200 - $6,440)
