Ben Gordon, Inc

question 96

Multiple Choice

Ben Gordon, Inc. manufactures 2 products, wheels and seats. The company has estimated its overhead in the assembling department to be $660,000. The company produces 300,000 wheels and 600,000 seats each year. Each wheel uses 2 parts, and each seat uses 3 parts. How much of the assembly overhead should be allocated to wheels?

• A) $165,000.
• B) $220,000.
• C) $264,000
• D) $282,856.

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