
Answer:
The total amount of administrative cost to the Accounting Department is $ 14,900.
Explanation:
In order to calculate the total amount of administrative cost to the Accounting Department, first we need to calculate the Utilization Ratio of the particulars, using the following formua:
Utilization Ratio=(Total amount particular/Utilised by accounting department)
Hence, the Utilization Ratio of Administration costs =(50/280)
                                          =0.178
       the Utilization Ratio of Maintenance fee =(12,000/36,000)=0.33
       the Utilization Ratio of Utilities=(12,000/36,000)=0.33
Therefore, the total amount of administrative cost to the Accounting Department=(0.178×$50,000)+(0.33×$12,000)+(0.33×$6,000)
         =$8,900+$4,000+$2,000
         =$14,900