Department A had total sales of $84,000 and Department B had total sales of $36,000. Other Office Expenses, totaling $3,100, are allocated to the departments based on total sales.
-The amount of Other Office Expense allocated to Department A is:

Question

Department A had total sales of $84,000 and Department B had total sales of $36,000. Other Office Expenses, totaling $3,100, are allocated to the departments based on total sales. 
-The amount of Other Office Expense allocated to Department A is:

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The total sales for both departments is $84,000 + $36,000 = $120,000. The share of Department A in total sales is $84,000 / $120,000 = 70%. Therefore, the amount of Other Office Expense allocated to Department A is 70% of $3,100, which is $2,170.

Department a Had Total Sales of $84,000 and Department B