Marks Corporation has two operating departments, Drilling and Grinding, and an office. The three categories of office expenses a

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Marks Corporation has two operating departments, Drilling and Grinding, and an office. The three categories of office expenses a

re allocated to the two departments using different allocation bases. The following information is available for the current period:
Office Expenses Total Allocation Basis
Salaries $48,000 Number of employees
Depreciation 24,000 Cost of goods sold
Advertising 47,000 Net sales
Item Drilling Grinding Total
Number of employees 1,200 1,800 3,000
Net sales $346,000 $519,000 $865,000
Cost of goods sold $102,600 $167,400 $270,000
The amount of the total office expenses that should be allocated to Drilling for the current period is:
a. $60,120.
b. $90,600.
c. $105,200.
d. $152,000.
e. $600,000.

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