Dual Rate Versus Single Rate

question 31

Essay

Dual rate versus single rate
Firm F has many support departments and the majority of their costs are fixed. Firm V also has many support departments and the majority of their costs are variable. Determine which situation would be better suited for dual rate cost allocation and explain why.

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