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Chapter 17, Problem 31P

1.

To determine

Define the term joint costs and split-off point.

2.

To determine

Ascertain the dollar values of finished-goods inventories of Company W as on November 30 for VX-4 and HD-10.

3.

To determine

Describe whether the company should sell HD-10 at the split-off point or continue to process it further.

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Biondi Industries is a manufacturer of chemicals for various purposes. One of the processes used by Biondi produces HTP-3, a chemical used in hot tubs and swimming pools; PST-4, a chemical used in pesticides; and RJ-5, a product that is sold to fertilizer manufacturers. Biondi uses the net-realizable-value method to allocate joint production costs. The ratio of output quantities to input quantities of direct material used in the joint process remains consistent from month to month. Biondi Industries uses FIFO (first-in, first-out) in valuing its finished-goods inventories. Data regarding Biondi's operations for the month of October are as follows. During this month, Biondi incurred joint production costs of $2,550,000 in the manufacture of HTP-3, PST–4, and RJ-5. Finished goods inventory in gallons (October 1) October sales in gallons October production in gallons Additional processing costs Final sales value per gallon Problem 17-29 Part 1 HTP-3 PST-4 RJ-5 Joint Products HTP-3 26,500…
Biondi Industries is a manufacturer of chemicals for various purposes. One of the processes used by Biondi produces HTP-3, a chemical used in hot tubs and swimming pools; PST-4, a chemical used in pesticides; and RJ-5, a product that is sold to fertilizer manufacturers. Biondi uses the net-realizable-value method to allocate joint production costs. The ratio of output quantities to input quantities of direct material used in the joint process remains consistent from month to month. Biondi Industries uses FIFO (first-in, first-out) in valuing its finished-goods inventories. Data regarding Biondi's operations for the month of October are as follows. During this month, Biondi incurred joint production costs of $2,550,000 in the manufacture of HTP-3, PST-4, and RJ-5. Finished goods inventory in gallons (October 1) October sales in gallons October production in gallons Additional processing costs Final sales value per gallon Problem 17-29 Part 2 HTP-3 PST-4 RJ-5 Value of inventory HTP-3…
[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Biondi Industries is a manufacturer of chemicals for various purposes. One of the processes used by Biondi produces HTP-3, a chemical used in hot tubs and swimming pools; PST-4, a chemical used in pesticides; and RJ-5, a product that is sold to fertilizer manufacturers. Biondi uses the net-realizable-value method to allocate joint production costs. The ratio of output quantities to input quantities of direct material used in the joint process remains consistent from month to month. Biondi Industries uses FIFO (first-in, first-out) in valuing its finished-goods inventories. Data regarding Biondi's operations for the month of October are as follows. During this month, Biondi incurred joint production costs of $2,250,000 in the manufacture of HTP-3, PST-4, and RJ-5. Finished goods inventory in gallons (October 1) October sales in gallons October production in gallons Additional processing costs Final sales value per…

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