Canfield Technical School allocates administrative costs to…
Canfield Technical School allocates administrative costs to its respective departments based on the number of students enrolled, while maintenance and utility costs are allocated based on the square footage of each department’s classroom. Based on the information below, what is the total amount of administrative cost to the Accounting Department (rounded to the nearest dollar) if administrative costs for the school were $68,000, maintenance fees were $13,800, and utilities were $6,900? Department Students Classroom Square Feet Electrical 138 10,900 Welding 79 12,900 Accounting 59 8,900 Carpentry 49 6,900 Total 325 39,600