Boxes-2-Go Has Two Divisions,large and Small,that Share the Common Costs

question 89

Multiple Choice

Boxes-2-Go has two divisions,large and small,that share the common costs of the company's communications network.The annual common costs are $4,500,000.You have been provided with the following information for the upcoming year: The cost accountant determined $2,700,000 of the communication network's costs were fixed and should be allocated based on the number of calls.The remaining costs should be allocated based on the time on the network.What is the total communication network costs allocated to the Large Box Division,assuming the company uses dual-rates to allocate common costs?

• A)$2,700,000.
• B)$2,520,000.
• C)$1,980,000.
• D)$1,500,000.

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Definitions:

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that calculates the cost of ending inventory and cost of goods sold based on the average cost of all goods available for sale during the period.

Conversion Costs

Combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overhead, representing the costs to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that takes the average cost of all goods available for sale during the period, weighted by the quantities purchased at different times.

Cost Reconciliation Report

A document that compares and explains the differences between expected costs and actual costs.