Using the Reciprocal Services Method, Which of the Following Equations

question 81

Multiple Choice

Using the reciprocal services method, which of the following equations represents the algebraic expression for the total costs of a Janitorial Department (J) that includes not only $350,000 of direct costs but also 30% of the Maintenance Departments (M) cost?

• A)J = $350,000 + (0.30 ÷ M)
• B)J = ($350,000 × 0.30) + M
• C)J = $350,000 - (0.30 × M)
• D)J = $350,000 + (0.30 × M)

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