Eldercare One,Two and Three Are Managed as a Profit Centers

question 96

Multiple Choice

Eldercare One,Two and Three are managed as a profit centers by the parent company.Revenues were $1,200,000,$500,000 and $300,000 respectively and patients numbered 270,80 and 50 respectively.Insurance costs of $400,000 are allocated to each center based on number of patients.Eldercare Two would be allocated cost of:

• A) $100,000.
• B) $80,000.
• C) $60,000.
• D) $50,000.

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Diminishing Returns

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