The Dollar Store Has a Human Resources Department and a Janitorial

question 7

Multiple Choice

The Dollar Store has a Human Resources Department and a Janitorial Department that provide service to three sales departments. The Human Resources Department cost is allocated on the basis of employees, and the Janitorial Department cost is allocated on the basis of space. The following information is available: $\begin{array}{c}\begin{array}{lll}\\\\ \text {Budgeted cost}\\ \text {Space in square feet}\\ \text {Number of employees}\end{array}\begin{array}{c}\text { Human } \\\underline{\text { Resources }} \\ \$ 45,000 \\4,000 \\5\end{array}\begin{array}{r}\\\underline{\text { Janitorial }} \\\$ 30,000 \\1,000 \\10\end{array}\begin{array}{c}\\\underline{\text {Sales \#1}}\\\\20,000 \\15\end{array}\begin{array}{c}\\\underline{\text {Sales \#2}}\\\\30,000 \\45 \end{array}\begin{array}{c}\\\underline{\text {Sales \#1}}\\\\50,000 \\30\end{array}\end{array}$

Using the step-down method and assuming that the Human Resources Department is allocated first, the amount of Human Resources cost allocated to Sales Department no. 3 is:

• A) $12,000.
• B) $12,857.
• C) $13,500.
• D) $15,000.
• E) $22,500.

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Definitions:

Outstanding Balance

The amount of money that is still owed or due on a financial account or loan.

Invoice

A document issued by a seller to a buyer that lists goods or services provided along with their costs, signifying an obligation to pay.

Payment

The act of giving money in exchange for goods, services, or to fulfill an obligation.

ROG

Rate of Growth, representing the percentage increase in a particular variable over a specified period, often used in economic and financial contexts.