Support Department Cost AllocationReciprocal Services Method

Brewster Toymakers Inc. produces toys for children. The toys are produced in the Molding and Assembly departments. The Janitorial and Security departments support the production of the toys. Costs from the Janitorial Department are allocated based on square feet. Costs from the Security Department are allocated based on asset value. Relevant department information is provided in the following table:

Janitorial Department Security Department Molding Department Assembly DepartmentSquare feet640 2,100 2,100 2,800 Asset value$240 $260 $1,760 $2,000 Department cost$2,100 $1,100 $10,900 $12,100

Using the reciprocal services method of support department cost allocation, determine:

a. The percentage of Janitorial costs that should be allocated to the Security Department. fill in the blank 1%

b. The percentage of Security costs that should be allocated to the Janitorial Department. fill in the blank 2%