Asked by aditya gauri on Jul 04, 2024

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Martin Company applies manufacturing overhead based on direct labor hours. Information concerning manufacturing overhead and labor for the year follows:  Actual manufacturing overhead $150,000 Estimated manufacturing overhead $145,000 Direct labor hours incurred 4,800 Direct labor hours estimated 5,000\begin{array}{lr}\text { Actual manufacturing overhead } & \$ 150,000 \\\text { Estimated manufacturing overhead } & \$ 145,000 \\\text { Direct labor hours incurred } & 4,800 \\\text { Direct labor hours estimated } & 5,000\end{array} Actual manufacturing overhead  Estimated manufacturing overhead  Direct labor hours incurred  Direct labor hours estimated $150,000$145,0004,8005,000 Instructions
Compute the predetermined overhead rate.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual units of production, based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing a product, including indirect labor, materials, and other expenses.

Direct Labor Hours

The sum of hours dedicated by employees directly linked to producing products or offering services.

  • Calculate predetermined overhead rates and apply overhead to manufacturing costs.
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Simanjot shahiJul 06, 2024
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$145000 ÷ 5000 = $29 per direct labor hour