Assume Millard Allocates Service Department Costs by the Step-Down Method

question 9

Multiple Choice

Assume Millard allocates service department costs by the step-down method with Service Department A allocated first. After all allocations, the total amount of overhead cost in Operating Department 2 will be closest to:

• A)$128,000
• B)$127,000
• C)$154,143
• D)$102,833

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