Bronson, Inc

question 61

Multiple Choice

Bronson, Inc. has two support departments, Personnel and Maintenance, whose costs are to be allocated to the operating department's overhead for budgeting and inventory costing purposes. Projected amounts for the next year follow: If the reciprocal method is used, the cost function representing the total cost of personnel will be:

• A) $46,750 + (0.2 × maintenance cost)
• B) $46,750 + (0.4 × maintenance cost)
• C) $46,750 + (0.1 × maintenance cost)
• D) $46,750 + (0.1 × maintenance cost) + (0.2 × personnel cost)

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