WV Construction has two divisions: Remodeling and New Home Construction. Each division has an on-site supervisor who is paid a salary of $134,000 annually and one salaried estimator who is paid $72,000 annually. The corporate office has two office administrative assistants who are paid salaries of $76,000 and $50,000 annually. The president's salary is $192,000. How much of these salaries are common fixed expenses? Multiple Choice O O $192,000 $318,000 $126,000

WV Construction has two divisions: Remodeling and New Home Construction. Each division has an on-site supervisor who is paid a salary of $134,000 annually and one salaried estimator who is paid $72,000 annually. The corporate office has two office administrative assistants who are paid salaries of $76,000 and $50,000 annually. The president's salary is $192,000. How much of these salaries are common fixed expenses? Multiple Choice O O $192,000 $318,000 $126,000

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