JKL Mfg. cans food products. JKL has 2 production departments (Canning and Labelling) and 2 service departments (Maintenance and Cleaning). Maintenance costs are allocated based on machine hours used. Cleaning costs are allocated based on square feet of floor space. The following data is available for JKL:
Canning: 2,000 square feet of floor space, 300 machine hours used
Labelling: 1,000 square feet of floor space, 100 machine hours used
Maintenance costs incurred: $600
Cleaning costs incurred: $2,000
How much total support department costs should be allocated to the Canning department? (Round to the nearest dollar.)

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The Answer of JKL Mfg. cans food products. JKL has 2 production departments (Canning and Labelling) and 2 service departments (Maintenance and Cleaning). Maintenance costs are allocated based on machine hours used. Cleaning costs are allocated based on square feet of floor space. The following data is available for JKL:
Canning: 2,000 square feet of floor space, 300 machine hours used
Labelling: 1,000 square feet of floor space, 100 machine hours used
Maintenance costs incurred: $600
Cleaning costs incurred: $2,000
How much total support department costs should be allocated to the Canning department? (Round to the nearest dollar.)

JKL Mfg Cans Food Products