Solve the allocation question with three methods. 1. direct method, 2. step down method. 3. reciprocal method.

Support Departments Plant Information Maintenance Systems Operating Departments Machining Assembly Total $600,000 $116,000 $400,000 $200,000 $1,316,000 Budgeted manufacturing overhead costs before any interdepartment cost allocations Support work furnished: By Plant Maintenance Budgeted labor-hours Percentage By Information Systems Budgeted computer-hours Percentage 1,600 20% 2,400 30% 4,000 50% 8,000 100% 200 10% 1,600 80X 200 10% 2,000 100%