Expense basis for allocation amount administrative square feet of floor space $ 15,000 advertising amount of dollar sales $ 8,000 the following information is available for its three operating (sales) departments: department square feet dollar sales produce 1,000 $ 80,000 bakery 800 $ 30,000 meats 1,200 $ 42,000 totals 3,000 $ 152,000 what is the total administrative expense allocated to the meats department

The quinoa seed is in high demand in wealthier countries such as the u.s. and japan. approximately 97% of all quinoa production comes from small farmers in bolivia and peru who farm at high elevations—8,000 feet or higher. the seed is considered highly nutritious. mostly grown and harvested in bolivia and peru, and sold to markets in other countries, the seed is now considered an important for these nations. the governments of bolivia and peru are hopeful that this product will increase the quality of life of their farmers.