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Answer:
The Xtra Store
1. Using the direct method, the amount of Janitorial Department cost allocated to Sales Department no. 2 is:
e. $12,000.
2. Using the step-down method and assuming that the Human Resources Department is allocated first, the amount of Human Resources cost allocated to Sales Department no. 3 is:
d. $13,500.
3. Using the direct method, the amount of Janitorial Department cost allocated to Sales Department no. 2 is:
b. $12,000.
4. Using the step-down method and assuming that the Human Resources Department is allocated first, the amount of Human Resources cost allocated to Sales Department no. 3 is:
b. $13,500.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Human Resources Janitorial Sales #1 Sales #2 Sales #3
Budgeted cost $54,000 $39,000
Space in square feet 13,000 10,000 26,000 40,000 64,000
Number of employees 10 15 20 40 25
1. Direct method of allocation:
Janitorial Department cost of $39,000
Sales #2 = $12,000 ($39,000 * 40,000/130,000)
2. Step-down method:
Human Resources cost of $54,000
Sales #3 = $13,500 ($54,000 * 25/100)