TB MC Qu$.09-81($Algo$)$ Wren Pork Company uses...

Wren Pork Company uses the value basis method of allocating joint costs in its production of pork products. Relevant information for the current period follows:

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ProductSales ValueLoin chops$$13,500$Ground$18,000$Ribs$17,250$Bacon$26,250$Total$$75,000$

The total joint cost for the current period was $$45,000.$ How much of this cost should Wren Pork allocate to Loin chops?

Multiple Choice

$$0.$

$$10,800.$

$$8,100.$

$$15,750.$

$$45,000.$