Cellestial Manufacturing Company produces Products A1, B2, C3, and D4 through a joint process. The joint costs amount to $200,000. If Processed Further
Sales Value Additional
Product Units Produced at Split-Off Costs Sales Value
A1 3,000 $10,000 $2,500 $15,000
B2 5,000 30,000 3,000 35,000
C3 4,000 20,000 4,000 25,000
D4 6,000 40,000 6,000 45,000
Which product(s) should be sold at split-off to maximize profits in the short run?
a. Product A1
b. Product D4
c. Product B2
d. Products A1 and D4

a. Product A1

Explanation:

Calculation to determine Which product(s) should be sold at split-off to maximize profits in the short run

Product A1

Additional Revenues=Sales Value-Sales value at split-Off

Additional Revenues=$15,000-$10,000

Additional Revenues=$5,000

Difference=Additional Revenues -Additional Costs

Difference=$5,000-$2,500

Difference=$2,500

Product A1 Additional Revenues Additional Costs Difference

$5,000 $2500 $2,500

Therefore the product that should be sold at split-off to maximize profits in the short run is Product A1 Which therefore means that company should sell now

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