Carradine Corporation Uses a Job-Order Costing System with a Single

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Carradine Corporation uses a job-order costing system with a single plantwide predetermined overhead rate based on machine-hours.The company based its predetermined overhead rate for the current year on total fixed manufacturing overhead cost of $105,000,variable manufacturing overhead of $3.00 per machine-hour,and 70,000 machine-hours.The company recently completed Job P233 which required 60 machine-hours.The amount of overhead applied to Job P233 is closest to:

• A) $90
• B) $270
• C) $450
• D) $180

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Definitions:

Differential Profit

The difference in profit from one business alternative compared to another, used to make decisions between various options.

Alternative Use

The potential for a resource or asset to be used in a different manner or for another purpose to generate value.

Differential Cost

The disparity in expenses resulting from choosing between two options or changes in the amount of output.

Manufacturing Operations

All processes involved in converting raw materials into finished goods, including assembly, labor, and use of machinery.