(Appendix 12B)Delta Railroad Has Two Operating Divisions-Freight and Passenger

question 18

Multiple Choice

(Appendix 12B) Delta Railroad has two operating divisions-Freight and Passenger.The Maintenance Department serves both divisions.Variable Maintenance Department costs are budgeted at $12 per thousand miles.The fixed Maintenance Department costs are budgeted at $800, 000 per year.The level of the fixed Maintenance Department costs are determined by the peak-period requirements.Data for last year follow: During last year, the Maintenance Department actually incurred $650, 000 in variable costs and $815, 000 in fixed costs. For performance evaluation purposes, how much of the fixed Maintenance Department cost should be charged to the Freight Division at the end of the year?

• A)$480, 000
• B)$440, 000
• C)$472, 000
• D)$50, 000

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