Levi Corporation Uses a Predetermined Overhead Rate of $23

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Essay

Levi Corporation uses a predetermined overhead rate of $23.40 per direct labor-hour. This predetermined overhead rate was based on estimated total fixed manufacturing overhead of $702,000 and 30,000 direct labor-hours for the period. The company incurred actual total fixed manufacturing overhead of $738,000 and 27,100 total direct labor-hours during the period.Required:Determine the amount of manufacturing overhead that would have been applied to all jobs during the period.

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Incidental

Occurring as a minor accompaniment to something else or happening as a subordinate or secondary aspect.

Promisor

In a third-party beneficiary contract, the party to the contract who made the promise that benefits the third party.

Promisee

The person to whom a promise is made or who will benefit from the fulfillment of the promise in a contractual agreement.

Novation

The act of replacing one party or obligation in a contract with another, requiring the agreement of all parties involved.