Brister Incorporated Has Provided the Following Data Concerning Its Overhead

question 16

Multiple Choice

Brister Incorporated has provided the following data concerning its overhead variances for the most recent period: The total manufacturing overhead is underapplied or overapplied by how much?

• A) $7,136 Overapplied
• B) $7,136 Underapplied
• C) $27,296 Overapplied
• D) $27,296 Underapplied

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