alleryStart learning →Which factor does the ability to pay basis of apportionment depend on?
AFloor area occupied
BNumber of workers
CSales or profitability
DMachine running hours
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Sales or profitability
The ability to pay basis links the share of overhead to a department's sales or profitability.
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