Superman Store has two support departments, Information Systems and Personnel. The Information Systems Department costs are allocated on the basis of hours used. The Personnel Department costs are allocated based on the number of employees. Data on information systems hours used and number of employees are as follows:

Information

Allocation Bases: Systems Personnel Fruit Nut

Total cost $120,000 $30,000 $60,000 $90,000

Information systems hours used 600 600 720 480

Number of employees 10 20 40 120

Using the step-down method, what is the cost of the Personnel Department allocated to Fruit if the support department having the highest cost is allocated first?