Duran Corporation Uses Direct Labor-Hours in Its Predetermined Overhead Rate

question 99

Multiple Choice

Duran Corporation uses direct labor-hours in its predetermined overhead rate. At the beginning of the year, the total estimated manufacturing overhead was $224,580. At the end of the year, actual direct labor-hours for the year were 18,200 hours, manufacturing overhead for the year was underapplied by $12,100, and the actual manufacturing overhead was $219,580. The predetermined overhead rate for the year must have been closest to:

• A) $11.40.
• B) $12.34.
• C) $12.06.
• D) $10.53.

Grasp the concept of diminishing returns and its implications for economic growth.

Distinguish between physical capital and human capital.

Understand the concept of constant returns to scale in production functions.

Understand the basic components and representations of a production function.

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