Custom Furniture Manufactures a Small Table and a Large Table

question 154

Multiple Choice

Custom Furniture manufactures a small table and a large table. The small table sells for $800, has variable costs of $520 per table, and takes eight direct labor hours to manufacture. The large table sells for $1,200, has variable costs of $720, and takes sixteen direct labor hours to manufacture. Calculate the contribution margin per direct labor hour for the small table.

• A) $29 per direct labor hour
• B) $32 per direct labor hour
• C) $35 per direct labor hour
• D) $36 per direct labor hour

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Definitions:

Overapplied Balance

A situation in cost accounting where the amount of overhead applied to products or services exceeds the actual overhead costs incurred.

Manufacturing Overhead Account

An account used to record all indirect costs associated with the production process, including utilities, rent, and salaries for managers.

Work in Process

Inventory items that are in the production process but are not yet completed goods.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins by dividing estimated manufacturing overhead costs by an estimated allocation base, used to allocate overhead costs to products.