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Meyer Corp One-Half of the Rented Premises Is Occupied by the Sales

question 12

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions
Meyer Corp.reports operating expenses in two categories: (1) selling and (2) general and administrative.The adjusted trial balance at December 31, 2007, included the following expense accounts: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Accounting and legal fees } & \$ 140,000 \\\text { Advertising } & 120,000 \\\text { Freight-out } & 75,000 \\\text { Interest } & 60,000 \\\text { Loss on sale of long-term investments } & 30,000 \\\text { Officers' salaries } & 180,000 \\\text { Rent for office space } & 180,000 \\\text { Sales salaries and commissions } & 110,000\end{array}$$ One-half of the rented premises is occupied by the sales department.
-How much of the expenses listed above should be included in Meyer's general and administrative expenses for 2007?

• A)$410,000.
• B)$440,000.
• C)$470,000.
• D)$500,000.

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Definitions:

Quantum Meruit

A legal principle where a party is compensated with a reasonable sum for goods or services provided, even if no contract exists.

Quantum Valebant

A principle in contract law that allows for the recovery of as much as deserved, or the reasonable value of goods or services rendered when no contract price was established.

Commission

A fee paid to an agent or employee for conducting a transaction or performing a service.

Promotional Costs

Expenses associated with marketing and advertising a business's products or services.