Rupe Company Has Two Departments: Machining and Assembly

question 13

Multiple Choice

Rupe Company has two departments: Machining and Assembly. The following estimates are for the coming year:
-A predetermined manufacturing cost driver rate for the Machining Department based on the number of machine hours in that department is:

• A)$ 4 per machine hour.
• B)$10 per machine hour.
• C)$20 per machine hour.
• D)$40 per direct labor hour.

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Definitions:

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