A Department Has Budgeted Monthly Fixed Manufacturing Overhead Cost of $40,000

question 15

Multiple Choice

A department has budgeted monthly fixed manufacturing overhead cost of $40,000 plus $5 per direct labour hour.The flexible budget report reflects $120,000 for total budgeted manufacturing cost for the month.What is the budgeted level of activity to be achieved during the month?

• A)32,000 direct labour hours
• B)24,000 direct labour hours
• C)16,000 direct labour hours
• D)cannot be determined

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