Asked by Erica Doherty on Jul 21, 2024

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Priddy Corporation processes sugar cane in batches.The company purchases a batch of sugar cane for $62 from farmers and then crushes the cane in the company's plant at the cost of $18.Two intermediate products, cane fiber and cane juice, emerge from the crushing process.The cane fiber can be sold as is for $28 or processed further for $13 to make the end product industrial fiber that is sold for $36.The cane juice can be sold as is for $43 or processed further for $23 to make the end product molasses that is sold for $85.Which of the intermediate products should be processed further?

A) Cane fiber should NOT be processed into industrial fiber; Cane juice should be processed into molasses
B) Cane fiber should be processed into industrial fiber; Cane juice should NOT be processed into molasses
C) Cane fiber should be processed into industrial fiber; Cane juice should be processed into molasses
D) Cane fiber should NOT be processed into industrial fiber; Cane juice should NOT be processed into molasses

Intermediate Products

Goods that are produced by a business as part of the production process of another final product or service.

Sugar Cane

A tropical grass cultivated for its tall stalks, which are the primary source of sugar.

Industrial Fiber

Materials, often synthetic, used in the manufacture of products requiring strength, durability, or specific technical properties, such as textiles and composites.

  • Assess the economic benefits and drawbacks of additional product processing.
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Sascha StutzJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
  Cane fiber should NOT be processed into industrial fiber but cane juice should be processed into molasses. Cane fiber should NOT be processed into industrial fiber but cane juice should be processed into molasses.