Answer:
$154,900
Explanation:
The computation of the total cost of operating the assembly department as follows:
= Direct expenses of assembly department + allocated amount
= $123,400 + $52,500 × 69,000 ÷ (69,000 + 46,000)
= $123,400 + $52,500 × 69,000 ÷ 115,000
= $123,400 + $31,500
= $154,900