Direct and step method

The following annual budgeted information $($presented in a benefits$-$provided ranking$)$ is available

a$.$ Using the direct method, allocate the costs of Personnel and Administration to the Residential and Commercial divisions,

Note: Do not round proportions in your calculations; round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar.

b$.$ Using the step method, allocate the costs of Personnel and Administration to the Residential and Commercial divisions.

Note: Do not round proportions in your calculations; round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar.

Total support costs allocated to Residential $=$$$,140,000\%$

Total support costs allocated to Commercial $=$$$,140,000$

Note: Round your answers to two decimal places $($i$.$e$.$ round $$4\mathrm{.}555$ to $$4\mathrm{.}56).$