Question

General Chemical produced 10,000 gallons of Breon and 20,000 gallons of Baron. Joint costs incurred in producing the two products totaled $7,500. At the split-off point, Breon has a market value of $6.00 per gallon and Baron $2.00 per gallon. Compute the portion of the joint costs to be allocated to Breon if the value basis is used.
A. $2,500.
B. $3,000.
C. $4,500.
D. $5,625.
E. $1,500.

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