Rented premises occupied by the sales department


Problem:

Perry Corp. reports operating expenses in two categories: (1) selling and (2) general and administrative. The adjusted trial balance at December 31, 2010, included the following expense accounts:

Accounting and legal fees                   $140,000
Advertising                                        $120,000
Freight-out                                          $75,000
Interest                                               $60,000
Loss on sale of long-term investments    $30,000
Officers' salaries                                  $180,000
Rent for office space                            $180,000
Sales salaries and commissions             $110,000

One-half of the rented premises is occupied by the sales department.

How much of the expenses listed above should be included in Perry's selling expenses for 2010?

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