Slimm Washington plc's operations are broken down into divisional cost centres.Head office determines investment policy for its divisions and retains central control over selling, marketing and research and development functions.Raw material and labour costs are controllable at divisional level but managerial salaries and benefits are determined at head office. The following costs are attributable to the company's W division for the year ended 31 August 20X7:
What is the total of Division W's controllable costs (in £000)?
A)£823
B)£792
C)£741
D)£715

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Slimm Washington plc's operations are broken down into divisional cost centres.Head office determines investment policy for its divisions and retains central control over selling, marketing and research and development functions.Raw material and labour costs are controllable at divisional level but managerial salaries and benefits are determined at head office. The following costs are attributable to the company's W division for the year ended 31 August 20X7:
 What is the total of Division W's controllable costs (in £000)?
A)£823 
B)£792 
C)£741 
D)£715

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The Answer of Slimm Washington plc's operations are broken down into divisional cost centres.Head office determines investment policy for its divisions and retains central control over selling, marketing and research and development functions.Raw material and labour costs are controllable at divisional level but managerial salaries and benefits are determined at head office. The following costs are attributable to the company's W division for the year ended 31 August 20X7:
 What is the total of Division W's controllable costs (in £000)?
A)£823 
B)£792 
C)£741 
D)£715

Slimm Washington Plc's Operations Are Broken Down into Divisional Cost