Total Overhead of $235,000 Is Allocated According to the Proportion

question 45

Multiple Choice

Total overhead of $235,000 is allocated according to the proportion of labour hours. Department A used 1830 hours, department B used 1635 hours, and department C used 1760 hours. What amount of overhead should be allocated to department C?

• A) $119,365.08
• B) $155,842.11
• C) $115,634.92
• D) $82,306.22
• E) $79,157.89

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