Answer:
Wexpro, Inc. gains $11500 (59500-48000) by processing further X15. It is a financial advantage to compete with a more complex product. X15 should be processed further.
Explanation:
Wexpro, Inc., produces several products from processing 1 ton of clypton, a rare mineral.
Material and processing costs total $60,000 per ton, one-fourth of which is allocated to product X15.
60000*0,25=$15000
Seven thousand units of product X15 are produced from each ton of clypton. The units can be sold at the split-off point for $9 each.
Sales before split-off point:
Sales 7000u*$9= $63000
Material and processing cost= $15000
Total=$48000
The units can be processed further at a total cost of $9,500 and then sold for $12 each.
Sales after split-off point:
Sales= 7000*12=$84000
Split-off cost= $9500
Material and processing cost= $15000
Total= $59500
Wexpro, Inc. gains $11500 (59500-48000) by processing further X15. It is a financial advantage to compete with a more complex product. X15 should be processed further.