Ryan's Paints Allocates Overhead Based on Machine Hours

question 134

Multiple Choice

Ryan's Paints allocates overhead based on machine hours. Selected data for the most recent year follow. The estimates were made as of the beginning of the year, while the actual results were for the entire year.
The amount of manufacturing overhead allocated for the year based on machine hours would have been

• A)$239,500.
• B)$264,375.
• C)$235,000.
• D)$244,000.

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