What Is the Maintenance Department's Cost Allocated to Department B

question 77

Multiple Choice

What is the Maintenance Department's cost allocated to Department B using the step method and assuming the Maintenance Department's costs are allocated first?

• A)$276,000
• B)$230,000
• C)$322,000
• D)$23,810

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