Nathan Company produces three products (A, B, and C) in a single joint process. All of the products are salable immediately upon split-off. Alternatively, any of the products could be processed further and sold at a higher price. Cost and price information is as follows: Product Price at Split-Off Additional Processing Cost Price After Processing Unit Volume A $10 $10,000 $12 10,000 B 15 25,000 18 5,000 C 20 50,000 30 8,000 The decision that would maximize profits would be:

a. Product A sell now; Product B process further; and Product C sell now

b. Product A process further; Product B process further; and Product C process further

c. Product A process further; Product B sell now; and Product C process further

d. Product A sell now; Product B sell now; and Product C sell now