A Firm Sells 4,500 Units of an Item Each Year

question 35

Multiple Choice

A firm sells 4,500 units of an item each year.The carrying cost per unit is $2.15 and the fixed costs per order are $69.What is the economic order quantity?

• A)374 units
• B)421 units
• C)497 units
• D)537 units
• E)623 units

Compute predetermined overhead rates based on estimates of total manufacturing overhead and activity base.

Distinguish between different bases used for applying overhead costs, including machine-hours and direct labor-hours.

Analyze the impact of actual overhead and activity levels on applied overhead and understand the concept of under- or overapplied overhead.

Identify the characteristics and calculation methods of single plantwide and departmental overhead rates.

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