2. Assume the cost object is the Manufacturing Department and that its total output is 20,000 units.

a. How much total manufacturing cost is directly traceable to the Manufacturing Department?

b. How much total manufacturing cost is an indirect cost that cannot be easily traced to the Manufacturing Department?

3. Assume the cost object is the companys various sales representatives. Furthermore, assume that the company spent $50,000 of its total fixed selling expense on advertising and the remainder of the total fixed selling expense comprised the fixed portion of the company's sales representatives compensation.

a. When the company sells 20,000 units, what is the total direct selling expense that can be readily traced to individual sales representatives?

b. When the company sells 20,000 units, what is the total indirect selling expense that cannot be readily traced to individual sales representatives?

Required information Cost Classifications (Static) [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Kubin Company's relevant range of production is 18,000 to 22,000 units. When it produces and sells 20,000 units, its average costs per unit are as follows: Direct materials Direct labor Variable manufacturing overhead Fixed manufacturing overhead Fixed selling expense Fixed administrative expense Sales commissions Variable administrative expense Average Cost per Unit $ 7.00 $ 4.00 $ 1.50 $ 5.00 $ 3.50 $ 2.50 $ 1.00 $ 0.50