Barack Company reported operating expenses in two categories namely distribution and general administrative expenses. The adjusted trial balance at year-end included the following expense and loss accounts for the current year: Accounting and legal fees P1,200,000, Advertising P1,500,000, Freight out P800,000, Interest P700,000, Loss on sale of long term investment P300,000, Officer's salaries P2,250,000, Rent for office space P2,200,000, Sales salaries and commissions P1,400,000. Additional information: One-half of the rented premises is occupied

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1. Barack Company reported operating expenses in two categories namely distribution and general administrative expenses. The adjusted trial balance at year-end included the following expense and loss accounts for the current year: Accounting and legal fees P1,200,000, Advertising P1,500,000, Freight out P800,000, Interest P700,000, Loss on sale of long term investment P300,000, Officer's salaries P2,250,000, Rent for office space P2,200,000, Sales salaries and commissions P1,400,000. Additional information: One-half of the rented premises is occupied by the sales department.

What amount should be reported as Total Distribution costs?

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