Asked by Zachary Zamborelli on Jun 13, 2024

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Carla's building expenses, which are indirect, are based on each department's square footage. Department A occupies 35,000 square feet. Department B occupies 10,000 square feet, and Department C occupies 55,000 square feet. If the building expenses total $230,000, how much is allocated to Department B? (Round your answer to the nearest dollar.)

A) $35,385
B) $23,000
C) $51,111
D) $76,667

Building Expenses

Costs associated with the operation, maintenance, and repair of a building.

Indirect

A method or manner not directly implemented, often referring to costs that are not directly attributable to a specific product or activity.

Square Footage

A measure of area used primarily in the real estate, construction, and interior design industries, indicating the total square feet of a space.

  • Allocate indirect expenses based on appropriate bases such as square footage, number of employees, or other relevant factors.
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Ruhama DestaJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The total square footage is 100,000 (35,000 + 10,000 + 55,000). Department B's share is 10,000/100,000 = 10%. 10% of $230,000 is $23,000.