The Ramapo Company Uses a Single Overhead Rate to Apply

question 26

Multiple Choice

The Ramapo Company uses a single overhead rate to apply all overhead costs.What would the single plantwide rate be if it was based on machine hours instead of labor hours?

• A) $9.00 per machine hour
• B) $19.50 per machine hour
• C) $7.43 per machine hour
• D) $4.00 per machine hour

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Definitions:

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