If the cosmetic department in the store measures 20,000 square feet and the total building cost is $60,000 for a 40,000 square foot building,the cost that would be allocated to the cosmetic department would be:

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The cost is allocated based on the proportion of the total space occupied by the cosmetic department. The department occupies 20,000 out of 40,000 square feet, which is 50% of the total space. Therefore, 50% of the total building cost ($60,000) is allocated to the cosmetic department, which is $30,000.

If the Cosmetic Department in the Store Measures 20,000 Square