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Overheads

Question 1 (Non-Reciprocal)

Cadila Co. Ltd. has three production departments, A, B, and C, and two service departments, D and E. Below is the apportionment of costs based on the data from the company records.

Description Total (₹)
Rent and Rates 5,000
Indirect Wages 1,500
Dep. of Machinery 10,000
General Lighting 600
Power 1,500
Sundries 10,000

Further details for apportionment:

Basis Total A B C D E
Floor space (Sq. ft.) 10,000 2,000 2,500 3,000 2,000 500
Light points 60 10 15 20 10 5
Direct wages (₹) 10,000 3,000 2,000 3,000 1,500 500
H.P. of machines 150 60 30 50 10 -
Value of machinery (₹) 2,50,000 60,000 80,000 1,00,000 5,000 5,000

Apportion the costs to various departments on the most equitable basis.

Solution

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