The rent expense for Trendy store is #3500. Trendy store has three departments; jewelry, hair

FINANCIAL
JAMB 2018

The rent expense for Trendy store is #3500. Trendy store has three departments; jewelry, hair dressing, and clothing. The floor spaces occupied by the departments are 3:2:5 respectively. What is the rent allocated to clothing department?

  • A. #700
  • B. #1050
  • C. #1750
  • D. #3500

Correct Answer: C. #1750

Explanation

Jewelry 3/10 x 3500 = 1050

Hairdressing 2/10 x 3500 = 700

Clothing 5/10 x 3500 = 1750



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