Zoopsia Hospital Has Two Service Departments and Three Operating Departments

question 46

Multiple Choice

Zoopsia Hospital has two service departments and three operating departments. Selected information on the five departments for last year is as follows: Zoopsia allocates Power Generation cost first on the basis of kilowatt hours. Zoopsia then allocates Laundry cost on the basis of the number of employees. Operating costs in Power Generation for last year were $250,000. Operating costs in Laundry for last year were $60,000. No distinction is made between variable and fixed costs.
-If service department costs are allocated using the step-down method, what is the total amount of service cost that will be allocated to Maternity?

• A) $66,425
• B) $73,000
• C) $84,500
• D) $88,000

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in the manufacturing or production of goods, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead.

Machine Hours

A measure of production time, representing the number of hours a machine is operated in the manufacturing process.

Manufacturing Overhead Costs

Manufacturing overhead costs are indirect expenses related to the production process, such as utilities, maintenance, and factory management salaries, that cannot be directly tied to a specific product.

Department B

A designated segment within a larger organization, often referred to in context with its specific function or performance.