Use the Following Information to Answer Questions

question 48

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer questions

A company expected its annual overhead costs to be $750,000 and machine hours to equal 100,000 hours. Actual overhead was $745,000, and actual machine hours totalled 97,000 hours.

-How much is the company's predetermined overhead rate to the nearest cent, assuming overhead is applied based on machine hours?

• A)$7.45
• B)$7.50
• C)$7.68
• D)$7.73

Understand the impact of different inventory cost formulas on financial statements and inventory valuation.

Analyze how inventory errors affect financial statements and understand the correction methods.

Recognize the significance of inventory turnover and its impact on business operations.

Identify guidelines for choosing between FIFO and average cost methods for inventory valuation.

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Definitions:

Relative Performance Targets

Benchmarks or objectives set in comparison to other entities or industry standards used to measure an organization's performance.

Fixed Targets

Predetermined goals or benchmarks that do not change over time, often used in performance evaluations or budget allocations.

Budgeted Unit Sales

Forecasted number of units a business plans to sell over a specific period, used for planning and performance evaluation.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as the sum of beginning inventory plus purchases minus cost of goods sold.