The XYZ Corp. manufactures pots, pans, and bowls from a joint process.  May production is 4,000 pots, 7,000 pans, and 8,000 bowls.  Respective per unit selling prices at split-off are $15, $10, $5.  Joint costs up to the split-off point are $75,000.  If joint costs are allocated based upon the sales (market) value at split-off, what amount of joint costs will be allocated to the pots?

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  1. The XYZ Corp. manufactures pots, pans, and bowls from a joint process.  May production is 4,000 pots, 7,000 pans, and 8,000 bowls.  Respective per unit selling prices at split-off are $15, $10, $5.  Joint costs up to the split-off point are $75,000.  If joint costs are allocated based upon the sales (market) value at split-off, what amount of joint costs will be allocated to the pots?
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