The following information relates to Osceola Corporation for the past accounting period. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | }
\hline & \text { Direct costs } \
\hline \text { Service Dept A } & \$ 80,000 \
\hline \text { Service Dept B } & 60,000 \
\hline \text { Producing Dept C } & 15,000 \
\hline \text { Producing Dept D } & 20,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Using the simultaneous solution method,Department B's cost allocated to Department C is:
A) $29,021
B) $14,021
C) $13,192
D) $7,794

Question

The following information relates to Osceola Corporation for the past accounting period. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } 
\hline & \text { Direct costs } \
\hline \text { Service Dept A } & \$ 80,000 \
\hline \text { Service Dept B } & 60,000 \
\hline \text { Producing Dept C } & 15,000 \
\hline \text { Producing Dept D } & 20,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$  Using the simultaneous solution method,Department B's cost allocated to Department C is:
A) $29,021 
B) $14,021 
C) $13,192 
D) $7,794

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To use the simultaneous solution method, we need to set up a system of equations using the direct costs and allocation rates. Let x be the cost allocated from Department B to Department C, and y be the cost allocated from Department A to Department C. Then:
Department C's total cost = Department B's allocated cost + Department D's direct cost
15,000 = x + 20,000
Department C's total cost = Department A's allocated cost + Department B's allocated cost
Department C's total cost = (y/0.6) + x
Department A's allocated cost = Department A's direct cost + Department B's allocated cost
y = 80,000 + x
Now we can solve for x and y using the first and third equations:
15,000 = x + 20,000
x = -5,000
y = 80,000 + x
y = 75,000
So Department B's cost allocated to Department C is $14,021 (rounded to the nearest dollar), which is answer choice B.

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