Brownley Company has two service departments and two operating (production) departments. The Payroll Department services all three of the other departments in proportion to the number of employees in each. The Maintenance Department costs are allocated to the two operating departments in proportion to the floor space used by each. Listed below are the operating data for the current period:
-The total cost of operating the Maintenance Department for the current period is:
A) $29,580.
B) $22,412.
C) $15,912.
D) $25,500.
E) $14,280.

Question

Brownley Company has two service departments and two operating (production) departments. The Payroll Department services all three of the other departments in proportion to the number of employees in each. The Maintenance Department costs are allocated to the two operating departments in proportion to the floor space used by each. Listed below are the operating data for the current period:  
-The total cost of operating the Maintenance Department for the current period is:
A) $29,580. 
B) $22,412. 
C) $15,912. 
D) $25,500. 
E) $14,280.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total cost of operating the Maintenance Department for the current period is $29,580, as indicated by the correct choice.

Brownley Company Has Two Service Departments and Two Operating (Production)