retailer has three departments—Housewares, Appliances, and Clothing—and buys advertising that benefits all departments. Advertising expense is $150,000 for the year, and departmental sales for the year follow: Housewares, $356,250; Appliances, $641,250; and Clothing, $427,500. How much advertising expense is allocated to Appliances if allocation is based on departmental sales? a. $37,500 c. $45,000 e. $641,250 b. $67,500 d. $150,000

retailer has three departments—Housewares, Appliances, and Clothing—and buys advertising that benefits all departments. Advertising expense is $150,000 for the year, and departmental sales for the year follow: Housewares, $356,250; Appliances, $641,250; and Clothing, $427,500. How much advertising expense is allocated to Appliances if allocation is based on departmental sales? a. $37,500 c. $45,000 e. $641,250 b. $67,500 d. $150,000

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