In process costing, a joint product is

(a) a product which is later divided into many parts

(b) a product which is produced simultaneously with other products and is of similar value to at least 

one of the other products.

(c) A product which is produced simultaneously with other products but which is of a greater value 

than any of the other products.

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Answer :

(b) a product which is produced simultaneously with other products and is of similar value to at least 

one of the other products.

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