Calamata Corporation processes a single material into three separate products A, B, and C. During September, the joint costs of processing were $300,000. Production and sales value information for the month were as follows: Product Units Produced Final Sales Value per Unit Separate Costs A 10,000 $25 $125,000 B 15,000 $30 $250,000 C 12,500 $24 $125,000 What is the constant gross margin percentage for Calamata

20%

Explanation:

Gross profit is the net of sales and cost of sales. Gross Profit percentage is the ratio of gross profit to sales expressed as percentage.

Product Units Produced Final Sales Value per Unit Separate Costs

A 10,000 $25 $125,000

B 15,000 $30 $250,000

C 12,500 $24 $125,000

Total 37,500 $500,000

Sales Value

A (10,000 x $25) $250,000

B (15,000 x $30) $450,000

C (12,500 x $24) $300,000

Total Sales Value $1,000,000

Less

Joint Cost ($300,000)

Separable cost ($500,000)

Gross Profit $200,000

Gross Profit Percentage = ($200,000 / $1,000,000) x 100 = 20%