In the First Step of the Allocation, the Amount of Administration

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the first step of the allocation, the amount of Administration Department cost allocated to the Assembly Department is closest to:

• A)$19,823
• B)$17,214
• C)$18,690
• D)$12,384

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