The Accountant for Milton, Inc

question 59

Multiple Choice

The accountant for Milton, Inc. is preparing the budgets for operating department support service costs. Maintenance costs are allocated based on square feet, and cafeteria costs are allocated based on number of employees. The following data have been collected: Support Departments Operating Departments
Maintenance Cafeteria Cutting Packaging
Direct costs $50,000 $45,000 $275,000 $300,000
Number of employees 15 10 150 250
Square metres 1,500 2,000 3,500 4,000
If the step-down method is used and maintenance is allocated first, the total cost allocated to the cutting department will be:

• A)$55,757
• B)$39,243
• C)$20,822
• D)$40,208

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Regression Coefficient

A value that represents the degree of change in the dependent variable for a one-unit change in the independent variable within a regression model.

Linear Association

A relationship between two variables that can be graphically represented with a straight line, indicating a constant rate of increase or decrease between them.

Multiple Regression Model

A method in statistics that relies on various independent variables to anticipate the response of a dependent variable.