Wollan Corporation Has Two Operating Divisions-An East Division and a West

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Multiple Choice

Wollan Corporation has two operating divisions-an East Division and a West Division. The company's Logistics Department services both divisions. The variable costs of the Logistics Department are budgeted at $44 per shipment. The Logistics Department's fixed costs are budgeted at $237,600 for the year. The fixed costs of the Logistics Department are determined based on peak-period demand. At the end of the year, actual Logistics Department variable costs totaled $332,880 and fixed costs totaled $253,960. The East Division had a total of 4,300 shipments and the West Division had a total of 3,000 shipments for the year.How much Logistics Department cost should be allocated to the West Division at the end of the year?

• A) $289,176
• B) $229,644
• C) $241,167
• D) $274,560

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Definitions:

Supplies Expense

Costs incurred for items used in the operation of a business, not directly tied to the production of goods or services.

Journalize

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Transaction Recording

The process of documenting financial transactions in appropriate accounting records, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Office Equipment

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