If All Common Costs Are Allocated Using Operating Profit as the Allocation

question 69

Multiple Choice

If all common costs are allocated using operating profit as the allocation basis,what is the total cost allocated to Division B?

• A)$457,286
• B)$512,714
• C)$555,000
• D)$1,087,576

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