Process or Sell

Product J$19$ is produced for $$3\mathrm{.}38$ per gallon. Product $J19$ can be sold without additional processing for $$4\mathrm{.}22$ per gallon, or processed further into Product $R33$

at an additional cost of $$0\mathrm{.}40$ per gallon. Product $R33$ can be sold for $$4\mathrm{.}48$ per gallon.

a$.$ Prepare a differential analysis dated April $30$ on whether to sell Product J$19($Alternative $1)$ or process further into Product R$33($Alternative $2).$ Round

your answers to the nearest cent. If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss.

Differential Analysis

Sell Product J$19($Alt$.1)$ or Process Further into Product R$33($Alt$.2)$

April $30$

b$.$ Should Product $J19$ be sold $($Alternative $1)$ or processed further into Product R$33($Alternative $2)?$