Asked by Rainn Cline on Jul 12, 2024

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The amount of maintenance expenses that should be allocated to the Assembly Department for the current period is:

A) $48,000.
B) $ 55,000.
C) $103,000.
D) $104,000.
E) $110,000.

Maintenance Expenses

Costs incurred in the upkeep of property or equipment to ensure its continued functionality and efficiency.

Square Footage

The measurement of area expressed in square feet, commonly used to determine the size of a building or room.

  • Implement allocation of expenses for office and departmental costs.
  • Implement principles of expense allocation in particular scenarios covering rent, administrative costs, and indirect factory expenses.
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tasha brooksJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Maintenance expenses are allocated based on square footage, so we need to calculate the allocation rate per square foot.

Total maintenance expenses = $480,000 + $240,000 = $720,000

Total square footage = 44,000 + 36,000 = 80,000

Allocation rate per square foot = $720,000 / 80,000 = $9

To allocate maintenance expenses to the Assembly Department, we need to multiply the allocation rate by the square footage of the department:

Maintenance expenses for Assembly Department = $9 per square foot x 44,000 square feet = $396,000

Therefore, the amount of maintenance expenses that should be allocated to the Assembly Department for the current period is $55,000 (choice B).