Braun Company has one service department and two operating (production) departments. Maintenance Department costs are allocated to the two operating departments based on square feet occupied. Listed below are the operating data for the current period:   Department Direct Expenses Square Feet Maintenance $ 49,500 21,000 Milling 92,500 42,000 Assembly 121,400 63,000   The total cost of operating the Assembly Department for the current period is:

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Braun Company has one service department and two operating (production) departments. Maintenance Department costs are allocated to the two operating departments based on square feet occupied. Listed below are the operating data for the current period:
 

Department Direct Expenses Square Feet
Maintenance $ 49,500 21,000
Milling 92,500 42,000
Assembly 121,400 63,000

 
The total cost of operating the Assembly Department for the current period is:

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