Thank you for your time and help! Ch 15 Q2

decimal, X.X\%.) Data table Data table Requirements 1. Allocate 2020 fixed corporate-overhead costs to the three divisions using division margin as the allocation base. What is each division's operating margin percentage (division margin minus allocated fixed corporate-overhead costs as a percentage of revenues)? 2. Allocate 2020 fixed costs using the allocation bases suggested by Smith. Wh division's operating margin percentage under the new allocation scheme? 3. Compare and discuss the results of requirements 1 and 2 . If division performance incentives are based on operating margin percentage, which division would be most Why? 4. Which allocation scheme should Lidster Corporation use? Why? How might Smith overcome any objections that may arise from the divisions