Harrell Company Uses a Predetermined Overhead Rate Based on Direct

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Multiple Choice

Harrell Company uses a predetermined overhead rate based on direct labour hours to apply manufacturing overhead to jobs.At the beginning of the year,the company estimated its total manufacturing overhead cost at $400,000 and its direct labour-hours at 100,000 hours.The actual overhead cost incurred during the year was $350,000 and the actual direct labour hours incurred on jobs during the year was 90,000 hours.The manufacturing overhead for the year would be?

• A) $10,000 underapplied.
• B) $10,000 overapplied.
• C) $50,000 underapplied.
• D) $50,000 overapplied.

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