Question

Wren Pork Company uses the relative market value method/Value basis method of allocating joint costs in its production of pork products. Relevant information for the current period follows:
Product Pounds Price/lb.
Loin chops 3,080 $5.40
Ground 10,200 2.20
Ribs 4,120 5.05
Bacon 6,160 3.70
The total joint cost for the current period was $45,400. How much of this cost should Wren Pork allocate to Loin chops?
A. $0.
B. $6,443.
C. $9,134.
D. $11,350.
E. $45,400.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. $9,134

Explanation:

Product              Pounds     Price/Ib      Total Value

Loin chops          3,080        $5.40           $16,632

Ground                10,200       $2.20           $22,440

Ribs                      4,120         $5.05           $20,806

Bacon                   6,160         $3.70           $22,792

                                                                    $82,670  

The Total Joint cost = $45,400

Hence Joint cost to Lopin chops = $45,400 * $16,632 / $82,670

Joint cost to Lopin chops = $9,134