Answer:
a. Square Footage occupied
Explanation:
Machine hours is the cost drive of utilities (cost object); it is not the basis of allocation. Direct labor hours is the cost drive of utilities (cost object); it is not the basis of allocation. Unit sold is the basis of allocation of advertising; it is not the allocation bases of utilities.
Utilities expenses such as heat, water, and lighting are generally allocated based area occupied by the department. Hence, the option “square footage occupied” is the correct answer.
