Compute the incremental profit loss for each product


Dorsey Company manufactures three products from a common input in a joint processing operation. Joint processing costs up to the split-off point total $91,000 per quarter. The company allocates these costs to the joint products on the basis of their relative sales value at the split-off point. Unit selling prices and total output at the split-off point are as follows:

Product Selling Price  Quarterly
Output
A $ 5  per pound   11,000  pounds
B $ 6  per pound   16,000  pounds
C $ 12  per gallon   5,000  gallons

Each product can be processed further after the split-off point. Additional processing requires no special facilities. The additional processing costs (per quarter) and unit selling prices after further processing are given below:

Product Additional
Processing Costs
Selling Price
A $ 37,000   $

8

 per pound 
B $ 36,000   $ 10  per pound
C $ 10,000   $ 16  per gallon

1. Compute the incremental profit (loss) for each product.

2. Which product or products should be sold at the split-off point? Product A Product B or Product C select all that apply

3. Which product or products should be processed further? Product A Product B or Product C select all that apply

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