The Predetermined Manufacturing Overhead Rate for the Year Was 140

question 87

Multiple Choice

The predetermined manufacturing overhead rate for the year was 140% of direct labor cost; employees were paid $17.50 per hour. If the estimated direct labor hours were 15,000, what was the estimated manufacturing overhead?

• A) $210,000.
• B) $187,500.
• C) $262,500.
• D) $367,500.

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