Asked by Jordan Ratliff on Apr 25, 2024

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The predetermined overhead rate for the Customizing Department is closest to:

A) $4.55 per direct labor-hour
B) $3.90 per direct labor-hour
C) $10.50 per direct labor-hour
D) $14.40 per direct labor-hour

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A method for distributing manufacturing overhead across production units, utilizing projected costs.

Customizing Department

A department within a company that is dedicated to modifying or adapting products or services to meet specific customer needs or requirements.

Direct Labor-Hour

A measure of the labor time spent directly on the production of goods or services, often used as a basis for allocating labor costs to products.

  • Calculate department-specific overhead rates using direct labor-hours or machine-hours as criteria.
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Caribbean Queen7 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Customizing Department overhead cost = Fixed manufacturing overhead cost + (Variable overhead cost per direct labor-hour × Total direct labor-hours in the department)
= $63,000 + ($3.90 per direct labor-hour × 6,000 direct labor-hours)
= $63,000 + $23,400 = $86,400
Predetermined overhead rate = Estimated total manufacturing overhead cost ÷ Estimated total amount of the allocation base incurred = $86,400 ÷6,000 direct labor-hours = $14.40 per direct labor-hour
Reference: CH02-Ref47
Claybrooks Corporation has two manufacturing departments--Casting and Assembly.The company used the following data at the beginning of the year to calculate predetermined overhead rates: Customizing Department overhead cost = Fixed manufacturing overhead cost + (Variable overhead cost per direct labor-hour × Total direct labor-hours in the department) = $63,000 + ($3.90 per direct labor-hour × 6,000 direct labor-hours) = $63,000 + $23,400 = $86,400 Predetermined overhead rate = Estimated total manufacturing overhead cost ÷ Estimated total amount of the allocation base incurred = $86,400 ÷6,000 direct labor-hours = $14.40 per direct labor-hour Reference: CH02-Ref47 Claybrooks Corporation has two manufacturing departments--Casting and Assembly.The company used the following data at the beginning of the year to calculate predetermined overhead rates: