M&P Tools has three service departments that support the production area. Outlined below is the estimated overhead by department for the upcoming year. Estimated Overhead $25,000 35,000 10,000 Number of Service Departments Receiving Repair Tool Employees 2 2 1 Production Departments Assembly Bolting 25 12 The Repair Department supports the greatest number of departments, followed by the Tool Department. Overhead cost is allocated to departments based upon the number of employees. Using the step method of allocation, what would be the allocation from the repair department to the tool departmenr. а. 11, 667 b. 14,000 c. 7,000 d. 875

M&P Tools has three service departments that support the production area. Outlined below is the estimated overhead by department for the upcoming year. Estimated Overhead $25,000 35,000 10,000 Number of Service Departments Receiving Repair Tool Employees 2 2 1 Production Departments Assembly Bolting 25 12 The Repair Department supports the greatest number of departments, followed by the Tool Department. Overhead cost is allocated to departments based upon the number of employees. Using the step method of allocation, what would be the allocation from the repair department to the tool departmenr. а. 11, 667 b. 14,000 c. 7,000 d. 875

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