McClain Company Has Two Departments, Hot and Cold $\begin{array}{lrr}&\text { Hot } &\text { Cold }\\\text { Square footage } & 1,500 & 4,500 \\\text { Number of employees } & 280 & 120\end{array}$

Multiple Choice

McClain Company has two departments, Hot and Cold.Relevant information is presented below: $\begin{array}{lrr}&\text { Hot } &\text { Cold }\\\text { Square footage } & 1,500 & 4,500 \\\text { Number of employees } & 280 & 120\end{array}$ If total payroll processing costs are $30,000 and they are allocated based on number of employees, then the amount allocated to the Cold Department should be _____.

A) $10,500
B) $9,000
C) $18,000
D) $6,000