Two joint products A and B are produced in a process. Data for the process for the last period are as follows:

Common production costs in the period were $12 000.There was no opening inventory. Both products had a gross profit margin of 40 per cent. Common production costs were apportioned on a physical basis.What was the gross profit for product A in the period?(a) $2304(b) $2880

(c) $3840(d) $4800

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A Tonnes Product Tonnes Sales Production 480 320 600 400