Figure 5-1

question 177

Multiple Choice

Figure 5-1.Morrow Company applies overhead based on direct labor hours. At the beginning of the year, Morrow estimates overhead to be $620,000, machine hours to be 180,000, and direct labor hours to be 40,000. During February, Morrow has 4,200 direct labor hours and 8,000 machine hours.
-Refer to Figure 5-1. What is the predetermined overhead rate?

• A) $3.44 per machine hour
• B) $147.62 per direct labor hour
• C) $15.50 per direct labor hour
• D) $77.50 per machine hour
• E) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Industry Average

A benchmark or standard performance metric across a sector or industry, useful for comparison and strategic planning.

LIFO

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Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where updates to inventory levels are made on a periodic basis, not continuously, through physical counts.

Ending Inventory Cost

The total value of all goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated using a specific inventory costing method like FIFO or LIFO.