The Following Cost Data Pertain to the Operations of Lefthand

question 121

Multiple Choice

The following cost data pertain to the operations of Lefthand Department Stores, Inc., for the month of December. The Brentwood Store is just one of many stores owned and operated by the company. The Shoe Department is one of many departments at the Brentwood Store. The central warehouse serves all of the company's stores.
-What is the total amount of the costs listed above that are NOT direct costs of the Brentwood Store?

• A) $78,000
• B) $43,000
• C) $162,000
• D) $36,000

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