Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below:
Luzent Corporation

question 150

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Luzent Corporation has two departments, Small and Large. Central costs could be allocated to the two departments in various ways.
$\begin{array}{lrr}& \text { Small Department}& \text { Large Department}\\\text { Square footage } & 6,750 & 17,250 \\\text { Number of employees } & 1,120 & 480 \\\text { Sales } & \$ 350,000 & \$ 1,750,000\end{array}$
-If total rent expense of $180,000 is allocated on the basis of square footage,the amount allocated to the Large Department would be ________.

• A) $129,175
• B) $129,475
• C) $129,275
• D) $129,375

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Definitions:

Total Overhead Cost

The comprehensive sum of all indirect costs involved in operating a business, not directly tied to a specific product or service.

Planning Budget

A budget prepared in advance of a specific budget period, serving as a financial plan for achieving strategic goals.

Other Expenses

Costs that do not directly relate to the primary business activities, such as interest payments or losses from asset sales.

Service Company

A business that generates revenue through providing intangible products or services, rather than selling physical goods.