Baka Corporation Applies Manufacturing Overhead on the Basis of Direct

question 152

Multiple Choice

Baka Corporation applies manufacturing overhead on the basis of direct labor-hours. At the beginning of the most recent year, the company based its predetermined overhead rate on total estimated overhead of $239,700 and 4,700 estimated direct labor-hours. Actual manufacturing overhead for the year amounted to $242,000 and actual direct labor-hours were 4,600.
-The applied manufacturing overhead for the year was closest to:

• A) $229,586
• B) $234,600
• C) $242,006
• D) $236,854

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Definitions:

Excess Demand

Occurs when the quantity demanded of a product significantly exceeds its quantity supplied, often leading to a shortage.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service supplied matches the quantity demanded, resulting in market stability.

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a business, industry, or economy.

Economic Efficiency

A situation where resources are utilized in the most optimal manner, producing the desired output with minimum waste or expense.