Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 128

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
At the Todd Company, the cost of the personnel department has always been charged to production departments based upon number of employees. Recently, opinions gathered from the department managers indicate that the number of new hires might be a better predictor of personnel costs.

-If the number of employees is considered the cost driver, what amount of personnel costs will be allocated to Department A?

• A)$24,000
• B)$10,667
• C)$102,400
• D)$40,000

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Definitions:

Color Band

Colored stripes on components like resistors, used to indicate their value or rating.

Tolerance

The allowable deviation in the specifications of a component or system from the stated values, which can affect its performance or compatibility.

Multiplier

A component that increases the range of a measuring device by appropriately scaling the input quantity.

Multiturn Variable

Describes a type of variable resistor or potentiometer that allows for precise adjustment over multiple rotations of its knob or dial.