Problem 2 Jerry Co. allocates the service department overhead costs to the producing departments Overhead costs incurred Service provided to: Maintenance Utilities $18,700 Maintenance Dept. Utilities Dept. Producing Dept. A Producing Dept. B $9,000 10% 30% 20% 40% 40% 60% a) Allocate Maintenance& Utilities costs to the Production Departments using the direct method Allocate Maintenance & Utilities costs to the Producing Departments using the step down method and allocating utilities first. b)