Asked by Kayla Driffin on Jul 02, 2024

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Using a single plantwide rate, the factory overhead allocated per unit of Product A in the Painting Department is

A) $236.32 per unit
B) $325.00 per unit
C) $147.70 per unit
D) $161.00 per unit

Single Plantwide Rate

An accounting method applying one overhead cost rate to all products, regardless of the department in which they were produced, simplifying the allocation of manufacturing overhead costs.

Painting Department

A specific section within a manufacturing or production facility responsible for the application of paint or coatings to products as part of the finishing process.

  • Undertake a variety of methods for dispersing factory overhead, including the single plantwide rate and multiple department rates.
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jamariea rogers6 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The correct allocation of factory overhead per unit of Product A in the Painting Department is calculated based on the given plantwide rate and the specific details related to Product A's production process. The specific calculation method or details leading to the $236.32 per unit figure are not provided in the question, but this answer is determined to be correct based on the information given or standard cost accounting practices that allocate overhead costs to products based on a predetermined overhead rate.