Question

The centralized computer technology department of Hardy Company has expenses of $320,000. The department has provided a total of 4,000 hours of service for the period. The Retail Division has used 2,750 hours of computer technology service during the period, and the Commercial Division has used 1,250 hours of computer technology service. Use the following data: Retail Division Commercial Division Sales $2,150,000 $1,200,000 Cost of goods sold 1,300,000 800,000 Selling expenses 150,000 175,000 Required: Determine the divisional income from operations for the Retail Division and the Commercial Division. Refer to the Amount Descriptions list provided for the exact wording of the answer choices for text entries.

Answer 1

Answer:

Retail Division  = $480,000

Commercial Division = $125,000

Explanation:

Divisional income from operations for the Retail Division and the Commercial Division

                                                    Retail Division     Commercial Division

Sales                                               $2,150,000              $1,200,000

Cost of goods sold                        ($1,300,000)             ($800,000)

Controllable Contribution                $850,000                 $400,000

Less Expenses

Selling expenses                            ($150,000)                 ($175,000)

Allocated Central Costs                 ($220,000)                ($100,000)

Net Income before tax                    $480,000                  $125,000

Calculations :

Allocation of Central Costs :

Retail Division (2,750/ 4,000 ×  $320,000) = $220,000

Retail Division (1,250/ 4,000 ×  $320,000) = $100,000